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

and asked for a watch Bri likes. But when I gave Bri the watch, she mocked me. Living with the Haywoods, I never

filled with care for her, Robert, and Cameron. And as for Brielle, Lillian

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

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

them the same. Lillian is such a

soured. 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

upset. Once 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

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girl.

disappointed in

reputation. Approaching the private dining room, her phone rang. It was a call from a charity.

directing 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

organization recently held

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