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 for him and keep antacids ready in his

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 never wanted

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

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

be discovered. The sincerity in

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

filled with kindness and concern, without a trace of self-pity, only a wish for Brielle’s happiness. Had they known, they would have

Bri marries Spencer, we can bring Lillian back, or maybe 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

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girl.

nodded, utterly disappointed

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

earned her 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 Lillian

this month’s funds to Sunflower Children’s Home. The organization recently held an event teaching

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