Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 430

Brielle’s nerves were jittery as the car slid smoothly through the suburban streets, en route to see Martha. She wished she had taken a moment to pick up a little something. “Should I have bought a gift or something?”

“It’s alright. The care home provides everything,” Max reassured her, his voice laced with a tinge of regret. “Brielle, I’m really sorry, but I can’t introduce you as my girlfriend. In my mother’s eyes, Alivia is the ideal daughter–in–law. For the sake of her health, I can’t reveal the truth just yet. Her new medication is only in the trial phase, and I don’t want to risk upsetting her. Am I being too unfair?”

Max was torn for the first time, wondering if it was a mistake to bring her along.

Brielle felt a pang of sadness, but this was the grim reality between her and Max–one they would have to face sooner or later.

If Alivia could win Martha’s affection, maybe with some effort, she could, too. A surge of confidence washed over her. “It’s not unfair, not at all. I only care about my place in your heart,” she said, cheeks flushing with a mix of bravado and embarrassment.

Their relationship had always been easy, unfolding naturally without any need for over–the–top declarations of love. Never had she thought she’d be the first to utter such a cheesy line. Her impulsive bravery quickly dissipated, leaving her with nothing but a warm blush.

Max chuckled–a sound that seemed to clear the skies and warm the earth. “In my heart, you’re the one and only,” he said, dishing out a phrase cheesier than what she said.

right there in the car. How perfect it would

her earlobe, easing her tension. Taking a deep breath, Brielle stepped out

as a colleague. Approaching Martha’s room, Brielle stepped

to kiss her, but a surprised voice from behind halted him, “Max?” Brielle’s heart skipped a beat. She turned to face Alivia for the

and her eyes sparkling with a gentle grace like moonlit marble. Compared to Brielle’s cool demeanor, Alivia’s harmless appearance could

showed none of it. She had seen

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on his collarbone. Before, Alivia had assumed Max’s tolerance of Brielle was due to novelty, but now

away.