Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 283

Brielle felt as if her legs had turned to jelly, and her walking cane clattered to the floor with a sound that seemed to echo through the sterile silence of the hospital corridor. She could hardly make out what Miranda was babbling about; to her, everyone’s lips seemed to be moving in slow motion, like fish gasping for air on dry land.

Her eyes locked onto Julian as he was wheeled out, his gaunt face was ashen and lifeless. It was as if the scene jolted her back to reality, and she suddenly found the strength to walk over to the bedside. “Grandpa, can you hear me? It’s me, Bri.”

Julian clung to life by a thread, his eyes murky, reflecting the dim light like polluted water. At the sound of her voice, a faint spark of recognition flickered in him. “Bri…”

Tears streamed down Brielle’s cheeks as she took his hand, “Yes, it’s me.”

Julian struggled to sit up, but he was too exhausted. His lips parted with great effort, and after what seemed like an eternity, he whispered, “Money.”

But Brielle couldn’t understand. Tears blurred her vision as she leaned closer to catch his words.

“Money in the chest, for Bri.”

Hearing the word ‘dowry,‘ Brielle squeezed his hand tighter, “I understand, the money.”

as if this was the last unfinished business he had. His eyelids were heavy, fighting to stay open, but he managed a

“Live well, Bri.”

the second time Julian had told her to live well. The first time was years ago when Julian had been rushed to the hospital after a fall. He had

Live well.

the emergency room, and how Brielle wished this time would be the

wide with shock, gripping his wrist in desperation. Julian’s warmth

was happening. She held Julian’s hand to her lips. breathing on it in a futile

tried again, rubbing her thumbs over the weathered back of his hand. The little warmth she could muster was like breath

Julian was gone.

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pain in her legs. She must be dreaming,

aid, draping a white

lips clenched, unable to cry.

peace now. Please, take a moment to grieve,

turned to Miranda, who had collapsed on the floor, not