Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 555

The chill emanating from Max’s presence intensified, and the throb in his head grew more severe. He couldn’t help but wonder if it was the aftermath of that car crash Pyan had orchestrated, the one that left his brain marred with a stubborn contusion. At the moment, all he could focus on was the pain that seemed almost unbearable.

He tossed his phone aside, deciding to shut out the world and its barrage of information, craving nothing but a moment of brief respite.

“Patrick.” He called out again, and Patrick, already alert to his boss‘ sour mood, hurried through the door.

“Sir?”

“Do we have any sleeping pills? Hand me one, will you?”

Patrick hesitated, a wave of memories bringing a bad taste to his mouth. “Right away, sir. Are you in pain?”

“Yeah, the doc mentioned the clot hasn’t cleared. No clue how long it will take.”

“Do you need me to get a doctor to check on you?”

“Later. I need to rest now.”

With no choice but to comply, Patrick fetched the sleeping pill and a cup of warm water. Leaving his phone in the study, Max headed to the master bedroom and succumbed to sleep.

Patrick waited outside, pondering for a moment before deciding to call Brielle.

the rush hour traffic, her car crawled to a

on the other end, one that carried the weight of years. “Ms. Brielle, hello. I’m the new director of Sunflower Children’s Home. Today,

waiting for her. She honked the horn impatiently, her brows knitting together

“Ms. Brielle?”

there shortly. Am I

you’re the only

the next turn, heading toward the new location of

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Home.

off Mark, she felt a responsibility to be there for the children at this moment. However,

in that modern–day panic model that came with a dead cell. She hadn’t even managed to send Max a soothing text. A

wasn’t until she was greeted by the children’s beaming faces that she felt

the doorway, showing utmost respect. “These are the two kids who are getting

a few familiar faces despite the change of address. The children saw her and cheerfully

it’s been so long since you visited.”

did

answered their questions and assessed the two prospective families. Both appeared to be from stable, happy homes, and she confidently signed the paperwork.

away, the remaining kids bid their farewells, and Brielle couldn’t

here. Is he coming to see

“Yay!”