Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 455

“I just don’t know what she’s thinking sometimes.” Max spoke with a casual detachment. “Brielle tends to keep a lot bottled up.”

A slight smile tugged at Alivia’s lips as she heard this. Alivia knew that even if it were someone else in Brielle’s shoes, they wouldn’t spill the beans to this man either.

From Brielle’s perspective, the child was gone, and that was a fact no one could change. If Max found out, he wouldn’t just clash with Martha, but maybe Michael would get involved too, and before you know it, the whole Dorsey clan would be up in arms. And as the heir to the Dorsey estate. Max would undoubtedly bear the brunt of the chaos.

The more Brielle cared for Max, the tighter she would hold onto this secret. But the more she kept it to herself, the more she suffered alone. Sooner or later, her emotions were bound to collapse.

Moreover, Alivia had made up her mind. Tormenting Brielle was just the beginning. She would slowly make Brielle realize the consequences of taking what belonged to someone else.

“Aunt Martha mentioned Ms. Brielle today. It seems like she’s caught on to your relationship.” Alivia added.

Max glanced at her, his gaze unintentional yet probing..

Alivia rushed to clarify. “I never mentioned anything to Aunt Martha, but you know how perceptive she can be when she’s lucid.”

respectful distance, never too close for comfort, so there was no reason for her to stir trouble. “I know,” he acknowledged.

relief, a trace of resignation appearing on her face on cue.

I really wanted to force you

determined to marry Max, that tactic would certainly pressure both sets of parents to lean on Max. But that would mean losing his heart forever. What good was a title

if you’re feeling down, my brother organized a barbecue. Not sure if you got the invite, but are you going?”

tight–lipped as ever, he

whether he’d attend. If he brought Brielle along.

11:50

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Alivia’s lips curled slightly, pretending to glance at the time. “It’s getting late, and even if there’s a misunderstanding between you two, it’s best to clear the air soon. Let’s head out

elsewhere. As they reached the nursing home’s entrance, Alivia bid him

in the chill of the night air for a moment, the cold breeze sharpening his senses. Just as he was about to head to his own vehicle, Alivia emerged from

it so plainly. Given that she was here to see Martha and that they had known each other for years, Max couldn’t just leave her to hail a cab.

“Sure.”

finally got her wish to ride in