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.

I should make some soothing soup for him and

a watch Bri likes. But when I gave Bri

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

fury. She had never imagined her daughter could be so two-faced. “Can you believe what she’s done?! I thought she genuinely cared for Lillian, but it was all

journal was old and hidden away, clearly not meant to be discovered.

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

Brielle’s happiness. Had they known,

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

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Chapter 16

girl.

disappointed in her own

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

moment she 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 grew up. Today was the day for her monthly donation, but she had forgotten amidst her

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 their largest

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