Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 851

Dustin couldn't help but chuckle, a wry smile curling the corners of his mouth. "Alright, help me over there." "Sure."

Emma quickly stood up, wrapping an arm around his waist.

Her father had passed away early, and from the age of fifteen, she had carried her mother to school on her back. Sometimes, she'd even lug a bundle of firewood home from the roadside. So, if it really came down to it, carrying Dustin wouldn't be an issue. Their proximity meant that most of Dustin's weight leaned on her, and he could clearly feel the strength in her frame she was like a graceful little panther.

They were in the countryside, and not just any countryside, but a very impoverished one. Most of the young people had either moved to the town or the city.

Only those who had no other choice stayed behind to watch over the village.

Emma's family had an outhouse built of wood, clean but unfamiliar to Dustin. And with someone right beside him, he felt an odd sense of shyness creeping in. "Ahem."

He coughed, then jerked his chin upwards. "Turn around, would you?"

"Okay."

Emma turned, but her hands didn't forget their task of supporting him.

"And plug your ears for me."

Obediently, Emma blocked her ears, though with one hand still steadying him, she could only cover one side.

Standing behind her, Dustin smirked and unbuckled his belt.

years ago, she had kept his garments, washing them and folding them neatly. Her father had not owned a belt, so

heard

hand froze, and he let out

even know what

healing from some serious injuries. Without proper medical facilities here,

how do you

was at a loss for words, grinding his teeth before retorting, "If you

embarrassed. He huffed and proceeded to relieve himself in the outhouse. When they emerged, Emma led him to wash

a stark contrast under the faucet next

in her early twenties,

from the sun,

and graceful under the running water, looked like fine

were on a woman, she'd be

darker skin, she had been mocked

realized time was getting on, and she needed to

deck chair outside the main house for you. You can look at the mountains in the distance; it's good for your

barely

watched as Emma hoisted the hefty deck chair with ease, his mouth twitching

was unlike any woman he

sharp pain shot through his head, a parade of women's faces flashing across

their names, let alone

"Cough, cough."

coughed violently, his