Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 504

Max could be honest with anyone about his relationship with Brielle, but with Martha, it was a different story.

Martha was on new medication, and the doctors had warned that she couldn’t handle any shocks. Spilling the beans now could exacerbate her condition and render all their efforts futile.

She looked pale, her grip on Alivia’s hand gentle but firm. “I called Alivia over to keep me company,” she said, patting her hand. “She asked if you’d be coming by. Max. Have you two had a falling out?”

Max frowned but kept his temper in check. “You’ve had your shot, Mom. You should rest.”

Martha lay in bed, her thoughts wandering. If things kept going this way, Brielle and Max might even have a child before she knew it. And she would never allow such an illegitimate child to exist.

“Max, promise me,” she said, her eyes betraying a hint of madness. “My grandchild can only be born to Alivia. No one else is worthy.”

saw her on the brink of an episode and gently patted her back. “Mom, rest now.

overpowering, and drowsiness swept her. Her fingers still clung to a corner

over

Alivia, who appeared calm but was actually clutching her fingers tightly. The nail marks from the

looked up at

about what she was trying to convey.

took a deep breath, her gaze earnest. “I’m not a good

this circle, knowing that if we want something, we fight for it. My goal since childhood was to marry you. So, for Brielle, who came out of nowhere, I

know about the child. This makes me despise her even more. To me, she’s no different from those women trying

like family. I

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