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.

–

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 him and keep antacids

what I wanted for a gift. I thought about it and asked for a watch Bri likes. But when I

the pages, each one filled with care for her, Robert, and Cameron. And as for Brielle, Lillian always wanted to mend their relationship,

you believe

be discovered. The sincerity in the journal’s words laid bare Brielle’s

gritted her teeth. “Both girls came into our family together. I treated them the same. Lillian is such a

happiness. Had they known, they would have never let Lillian move

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 take

16.05

Chapter 16

girl.

nodded, utterly disappointed

of course, had no idea she’d already been saddled with such a dark reputation. Approaching the private dining room, her phone rang. It was a call

first paycheck, she had donated most of her salary to this charity, directing the funds to the Sunflower Children’s Home, the place where she and

held an event teaching the children

for making pies, I’ll