Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 18

Robert set down the newspaper he had been reading, ready to share his thoughts, when he noticed the nanny descending the staircase

“Sir, Ma’am, I was tidying up Miss Lillian’s room and I found this, the nanny said, presenting a handwritten journal with Lillian’s familiar scrawl on it.

The entries spanned years, right up until Lillian turned eighteen and moved out.

Miranda hates spicy food. I must remember not to add chili next time.

Miranda had a few extra helpings of the dessert I made. Seems chestnut flavor is her favorite.

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Bri got mad again. Not sure if it’s because I hired a tutor. I’ve tried saying no, but it was no use. I just want to study hard and make them proud.

Bri slapped me. I was stunned by her deep resentment. I want to move out but I’m not of age yet.

a sensitive stomach. I should make some soothing soup for him and keep antacids ready in

wanted for a gift. I thought about it and asked for a watch Bri likes. But when I gave Bri the watch, she

for her, Robert, and Cameron. And as for Brielle, Lillian

never imagined her daughter could be so two-faced. “Can you believe

to be discovered. The sincerity in the

girls came into our family together. I treated them the same. Lillian is such a sweetheart, and Bri… If only

Every line and entry were filled with kindness and concern, without a trace of self-pity, only a wish for Brielle’s happiness. Had they known, they would have never let Lillian move out, but in the end, Brielle was the daughter

buy her a villa nearby. I heard the poor child’s been working hard to repay us. Cameron tried to give her some financial help, even offered her a card, but she wouldn’t

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girl.

disappointed in her

her phone rang. It

Sunflower Children’s Home, the place where she and Lillian grew up. Today

The organization recently held an event teaching the children how to make pies.

month’s donation promptly. As for making pies, I’ll pass. very