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.

stomach. I should make some soothing soup for

thought about it and asked for a watch Bri likes. But when I gave

for her, Robert, and Cameron. And as for Brielle, Lillian always wanted to mend their relationship, despite the hurt

be so two-faced. “Can you believe what she’s done?! I thought she genuinely cared for Lillian, but it

hidden away, clearly not meant to be discovered. The sincerity in

family together. I treated them the same. Lillian

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

marries Spencer, we can bring Lillian back, or maybe buy her a villa nearby. I heard the poor child’s been

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girl.

disappointed

dining room, her phone rang. It was a call from a charity. organization.

the funds to the Sunflower Children’s Home, the place where she and Lillian grew up. Today was the day for her monthly donation, but she had forgotten amidst her

sent this month’s funds to Sunflower Children’s Home. The organization recently held an event teaching the children how to make pies. As their largest benefactor, the director has

I’ll send this month’s donation promptly. As for making pies, I’ll pass. very skilled, and I’d prefer the director not