Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 938

Aubree had always been Brielle's rock, the Thelma to her Louise, and yet even her words couldn't sway Brielle's resolve.

With a sigh, Aubree patted her friend's back and handed her a bottle of water. "Here, rinse your mouth."

Brielle's reaction had been severe; she'd been retching until her eyes turned red. After rinsing, she finally managed to straighten up.

Aubree's heart ached at the sight, but she couldn't ignore the fact that Brielle had lost a noticeable amount of weight.

Why was this happening? Aubree had seen other pregnant women before, but Brielle's reaction was by far the most intense and her weight loss the most rapid. Could it be that Brielle's body just wasn't cut out for pregnancy? "Bri, let's have you sit down for a bit," Aubree suggested gently.

She helped Brielle back to the couch where they dove into the future plans of Stellar Stage Entertainment. Brielle even mapped out Aubree's work schedule, lining up movie roles to keep her busy till next year.

But Aubree could see that Brielle was more worried about her and Ricardo than herself. Otherwise, she wouldn't have lost so much weight.

been skipping meals? You've slimmed down

own cheek, unaware of her gaunt appearance. The stress had been eating at her, especially during the first few days after Ramey moved into the villa. Brielle would wake up to the slightest noise, instinctively protecting her belly. The more Brielle tensed up, the harder it became for Max to discuss their child's

There were things Brielle might struggle to tell him, but Aubree was her

Entertainment and confirming her own plans, Aubree

Max told you his thoughts? Is he leaning

"He's come around. He knows how much this baby

her eyes, Max was

spirit. The thought of the ordeal Brielle would face when it was time

weaken with each passing day was heart-wrenching. Max wasn't indifferent to the child; he simply prioritized a

have you considered how hard it is for Max to watch you grow weaker every day?" Aubree finally said. "His

pain crossing her eyes, as if every bone in her body ached.

the reason she was there, yet

hand clutched the fabric over her belly tightly. "Aubree, when I thought I'd lost the baby, I cried staring at the stark white

ripped out. I keep having dreams where I abandon the baby, and it cries so much it pains my chest. And