Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 1058

King gently ruffled Isaac's hair, his mood light enough to bring a faint smile to his lips.

"Go ahead and eat. I'll be down soon."

Isaac scanned the room one more time, then nodded slightly. Once the child and the sleek panther had left, King shut the door and returned to the bedside. The person in the bed was cocooned under the blanket, leaving no gaps.

He approached and gently tapped the lump. "Hungry? Want something to eat?"

Brielle didn't move, wishing she could just disappear at that moment. But remembering her purpose, she reluctantly extended a hand to grasp his wrist. "Let's finish this."

Her voice was raspy, her fingers pale against his wrist. King raised an eyebrow slightly, took her hand, and kissed it softly.

"In such a hurry?"

Brielle was still under the covers, her gaze conflicted. It was strange; after all the mental preparation, why did she feel so low right now? She opened her mouth to say something, but then there was a thud nearby.

She threw off the blanket only to find the man had fallen asleep on the bed. A spark of excitement flashed in Brielle's eyes. She quickly propped him up, caressing his hand against her cheek.

the person she knew once he woke

knock at the door, this time by a servant.

a soft spot for the boy, her heart melting at the sight of him. But Isaac showed no particular

now, won't

thinking of Kailee waiting downstairs, felt a

still downstairs. Seems like she's planning to stay

wait

I

she had no right to send away guests, especially

it as you see fit," she replied, then turned to Isaac to take the tray from

at her, then frowned. "You smell... like

she'd been directly called

go, kiddo? Let me

his gesture. Was it a sign of disapproval?

to his room. Brielle followed with the tray. The panther swished its tail elegantly, occasionally

the tray on