Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 871

Chapter 871

Aubree's hand was wrapped in his, the touch cold as if he'd been out in the early spring chill for too long.

"Day after tomorrow's Mom's birthday," he said, his voice a mix of command and plea. "She asked me to tell you. Come home for dinner, will you?"

The response was a door slamming shut.

Andrew had never respected her before. Whenever he wanted her, a single phone call was all it took. No matter what she was doing, she had to be there in thirty minutes, showered and clean. He wasn't one for foreplay either; always straight to the point for his own satisfaction.

After he was done, he'd return to Tessa, all lovey-dovey, buying her gifts, asking if she was warm enough.

Andrew had experienced the ultimate pleasure with her, and now he was reaping the most unbearable pain.

He stood outside her door, not daring to enter even though he knew her passcode by heart. He understood this place didn't welcome him anymore.

After entering her apartment, Aubree poured herself a glass of water to calm her nerves.

A hot shower later, she felt a bit more like herself.

bed, sleep eluded her, tossing

the peephole. Andrew was still there, slumped against the wall, eyes closed, seemingly asleep. Aubree felt tears welling up. She used to wait for him just like that, bringing him hot soup on cold nights, standing outside because he wouldn't get up to

humbled,

a sleepless night. Yet, somehow, knowing someone was out there, she slept peacefully, without

more, Andrew was gone. Rewinding the security footage, she saw he'd left at 5:30

was a tender one,

I.n

would say. Despite her dazzling and rebellious exterior she had a softness inside her. Otherwise, she wouldn't have hung on to Andrew, a crooked tree, for over

Entertainment, not expecting to see Keiran there, chatting amicably with a man behind him. Approaching Keiran to

Aubree, a pleasure to meet

Keiran's furrowed brow, Aubree

was about to speak up, the elevator dinged,

evening's fatigue. Earlier, Donny had called to say Keiran would be at the office since

was nearly

from yesterday, Brielle felt uneasy

side, chuckling and patting

undertones, laughed and

brief greeting with Chase and Aubree, she quickly ushered Keiran into