Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 505

Alivia’s heart sneered beneath a facade of repentance, her strategy as cunning as ever. By painting herself as a hopeless admirer brought low, she diluted the severity of her mistakes.

It was all because she liked him so much that she erred. It was only out of concern that she might’ve fallen for the wrong guy that she went to extremes.

She was ready to apologize, to make amends. Now, she was even trying to let him go and give it a shot with Jaired. After all she had done, what more could he ask for?

Even Max had nothing to say at this point.

Last night’s vengeance had been dealt, the necessary words spoken. Now, faced with Alivia’s earnest apology, if he were to remain stone–faced, he’d come off as the aggressor.

A woman who erred from loving him too much, who had resolved to move on, deserved to have bygones be bygones.

Alivia had predicted this outcome, so when Max remained silent, she pressed on. “About that rosary, mine really did go missing. When I saw Brielle wearing one on her wrist, and considering I never liked her, I jumped to conclusions. I can apologize to her for that, too.”

me. Max, I don’t want Jaired to hear about any of this. I waited for you for years, and

His voice softened. “No need for gifts. If you’re willing to give it a go. with

as she dabbed at her

be awkward. Jaired and I will attend the party tomorrow night. My brother said we’re treating it as a welcome–back party for

Max not attend? Besides, he had already agreed to

and Andrew and your brother are probably missing him too. I’ll be there

with relief. “Great, I’ll let him know. It’s

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taken.”

no retort. Just then, his phone rang.

departing figure, a cold sneer crossing her