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.”

distance, never too close for comfort, so there was no reason for her to stir

breathed a sigh of relief, a trace of resignation appearing

of person I am. If I really wanted to force you into marriage, playing the damsel in distress would

to lean on Max. But that would mean losing his heart forever. What good was a title without love?

barbecue. Not

attend, but being tight–lipped as ever, he didn’t reveal the guest list. Alivia had found

but it was uncertain whether he’d attend. If he brought Brielle along. it would be quite the spectacle,

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taking Brielle for a breath of fresh

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.

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

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 hers. “Max, can you give me a lift? I’m out

they had known each other for

“Sure.”

wish to ride in