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.

sensitive stomach. I should make some soothing soup

me what I wanted for a gift. I thought about it and asked for a watch Bri likes. But when I gave Bri the watch, she mocked me. Living with the Haywoods, I

Robert, and Cameron. And as

never imagined her daughter could be so two-faced. “Can you believe what she’s done?! I thought she genuinely cared for

away, clearly not meant to be discovered. The sincerity in the journal’s words laid bare Brielle’s true,

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

and concern, without a trace of self-pity, only a wish for Brielle’s happiness. Had they known, they would have never let Lillian

nearby. I heard the poor child’s been working

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Chapter 16

girl.

disappointed

been saddled with such a dark reputation. Approaching the private dining room, her phone rang. It was a call from a charity. organization. Stepping aside to a quiet corner, she

Home, the place

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

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