Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 623

Wesley’s face lit up with a smile as he saw the relief in Max’s demeanor. The man had been run ragged these past few days, scarcely taking time to eat a proper meal If he kept going like that, Wesley feared an ulcer was on the horizon.

Fortunately, Max was finally showing some appetite.

When Wesley brought over the chicken soup, Max had already stowed away the hairdryer.

He gently tapped Brielle’s cheek. “Weren’t you going to have some soup?”

Brielle frowned, slowly opening her eyes to a drowsy world, and mumbled, “It’s for you; don’t forget to eat.”

Max stiffened, a softness melting his irritation. He knew all too well that Aubree’s situation had become a knot in Brielle’s heart.

So many people were trying to stand in their way, and her friend had been hurt because of it. Her heart wasn’t made of stone. Subconsciously, she wanted to distance herself from him.

Max consoled himself–it didn’t matter, as long as she hadn’t thought about giving

1. up.

After finishing the soup and brushing his teeth, Max was about to settle into bed when he received a call from the sanatorium.

Irritation flickered across his face as he stepped onto the balcony and accepted the

call.

sedatives alone are insufficient, and they’re harming her health,” the

other end said.

had been tampered with, she had been in a constant state of agitation. Even the doctor’s stricter measures

should come and talk to Ms. Martha in person. After

His hand was resting on Brielle’s head, giving it a gentle rub before sighing. “I’ll be there in an

Chapter 623

seemed to breathe a sigh of relief. “That’s good, Max. If

and if something went seriously wrong, no one wanted

hour later, then climbed into bed, pulling Brielle

her head pounding, and her stomach felt hollow. She glanced around, realizing she

Dustin, who was also nursing a

must have brought her

the study but found no sign of Max, so she settled

Clements and the Rowland families were discussing a marriage alliance. The photos showed the two families meeting, smiling and joyful.

forgotten her existence. They were even

of reporters interviewing Tessa, asking about the impending good

the corners. “Yes, Andrew and I grew up together. It was only a

the mention of childhood sweethearts made Brielle want to smash the

still admitted, and Brielle had previously instructed the hospital to block all external news and hide all information about Aubree’s