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.

is resisting fiercely. Unless we administer other medications, sedatives alone are insufficient, and

other end said.

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

talk to Ms. Martha in person. After all, you’re family.”

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

Chapter 623

“That’s good, Max. If this carries on, it’s tough for us too.”

all, Martha’s status was unique, and if something went seriously wrong, no

climbed into bed, pulling Brielle close

the time Brielle awoke, Max was gone. The hangover had her head pounding, and her stomach felt hollow. She glanced around, realizing she was at Premier Palace and her clothes had been

who was also nursing a hangover.

Max must have

but found no sign of Max, so she settled there herself. However, as she saw the media frenzy, her

were discussing a marriage alliance. The photos showed

Clements seemed to have forgotten her existence. They were even discussing Andrew’s marriage, and hadn’t considered bringing Aubree back.

as she watched a video of reporters interviewing Tessa, asking about

lips curving up at the corners. “Yes, Andrew and I grew

smash the screen.

Brielle had previously instructed the hospital to block all external news and hide all