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.

should make some soothing soup for him and keep antacids ready in his

for a watch Bri likes.

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

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

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

teeth. “Both girls came into our family together. I treated them the

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

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 card, but

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girl.

utterly disappointed in her own

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 answered

directing the funds to the Sunflower Children’s Home, the place where she and Lillian grew up. Today was the day for her

“Ms. Brielle, hello. We’ve sent this month’s funds to Sunflower Children’s Home. The organization recently held an event teaching the children how to make pies. As

I’ll pass. very skilled, and I’d prefer the