Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 238

Brielle was cradled in Max’s arms as they exited the Rowland estate, her head buried in his chest, drawing in a bit of warmth. The night breeze carried a chill, but the sanctuary of his embrace was like a shelter from the storm.

Love could lead one astray, and she feared the fall. Just this once, she’d indulge herself.

Silently, she resolved to rely on him, if only for a moment.

Max gently placed her in the passenger seat and leaned over to buckle her seatbelt. “I’ll take you to the hospital.”

“It’s okay. Aside from a few slaps to the face, I’m fine.”

There was a tense shadow in Max’s eyes, but his fingers tenderly grazed her cheek. “Who did this?”

It was Sophia who had struck her, but Brielle was a woman of her word. Since Sophia had chosen her as a partner, she couldn’t very well turn around and retaliate without mercy. Partnerships were built on trust.

“Let’s just say I slapped myself.”

she closed her eyes, feeling the

start the car immediately, but in her daze, she heard him

opening her eyes, she realized they were already at the hospital. Two doctors tended to her wrist, and she was on the verge of passing

but the fever had sapped all

was close, and Brielle felt her cheeks grow even hotter,

her up and insert an IV into

with a tissue. Brielle’s skin was so delicate, she looked like a porcelain doll broken and discarded. Max still couldn’t understand

brought the first light, and he had not slept all night when his phone rang. Rubbing his aching temples, he saw the call

the phone aside, moistening Brielle’s lips with a cotton swab as

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to wait until after the

felt a jolt in his heart and stood up abruptly, but leaving Brielle alone

night at the Rowland estate and was surprised to receive Max’s

seconds, he begrudgingly sent the number.

a while. After arranging everything, he brushed back Brielle’s hair and