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 sting on her wrist.

Max to start the car immediately, but in her daze, she heard him call out earnestly,

hospital. Two doctors tended to her wrist,

licked her dry lips, intending to drink, but the fever had sapped all her strength. Something soft touched her lips, and

even hotter, closing her eyes again to escape

drink, he watched the doctors finish bandaging her up and insert an IV

doll broken and discarded. Max still couldn’t understand the palpitations he felt upon seeing

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

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

Chapter 238

night and has been calling out for you. I wanted to wait until after the emergency treatment to call, but the doctors suggested I inform the family sooner. Do

felt a jolt in his heart and stood up abruptly, but leaving Brielle alone was not an

had spent the night at the Rowland estate and was surprised to receive Max’s call. As

Within three seconds, he begrudgingly sent the number.

of Brielle for a while. After arranging everything, he brushed back Brielle’s hair and kissed her forehead before asking Patrick to book a