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.

Unless we administer other medications, sedatives alone

other end said.

suspected her food had been tampered with, she had been in a constant state of agitation. Even

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

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

Chapter 623

seemed to breathe a sigh of relief. “That’s good, Max. If this carries on, it’s tough for

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

then climbed into bed, pulling Brielle close as he drifted off

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

called Dustin, who was also

surmised that Max must have brought her back.

of Max, so she settled there herself. However, as she

Rowland families were discussing a marriage alliance. The photos

ironic–Aubree was still in the hospital, and the Clements seemed to have forgotten her existence. They were even discussing Andrew’s

video of reporters interviewing Tessa, asking about the

the corners. “Yes, Andrew and I grew

smash the screen. She grabbed her car keys and headed straight for

to block all external news and hide all information