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.”

her on the brink of an episode and gently patted her

drowsiness swept

over

nail marks from the night before were still visible on her

reddening as she looked up

remained silent, curious about what she was

deep breath, her gaze earnest. “I’m not a good person. We’ve grown

since childhood was to marry you. So, for

This makes me despise her even more. To me, she’s no different from those women

we were kids. Even if I can’t be with you, I’ve always treated you like family. I believe Brielle isn’t good enough for you, which is why I went to such lengths to drive her away. But now I understand that someone like you has never cared about

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