Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 1111

$30,000 in cash rested snugly in Peyton's hand, and she couldn't help but beam with satisfaction. Her eyes sparkled with joy.

"The Odeberg family owns several properties around town, all legit. Once we get the little one to stop fussing, we'll head out with them to town. You'll see, it'll be a fresh start for you," she said, her voice full of hope. Emma glanced at the $30,000, her mind drifting to a photo she had seen on another woman's phone. Maybe Dustin spent more than $30,000 on a single meal. The gap between them felt insurmountable.

She let out a wry laugh that quickly turned into sobs. Peyton, misreading her tears as grief over the lost child, gently patted her back.

"Hey, no more tears. We can't let this get out, especially not to the Odebergs. That man has a small heart, and if he finds out about the baby, who knows how he'd humiliate you. It's just us women against the world, and we've had our fair share of sneers over the years. Moving to town will be good for us. Don't worry, you'll have children eventually. You're still young," Peyton reassured her.

Emma stayed silent, clearly seeing her mother's genuine happiness. $30,000 was a fortune for them, plus the additional $20,000 left by Patrick. It was the first time they had seen so much money.

And the prospect of moving to town was a dream come true for her mother, who had always longed for a house there. In their village, owning a house in town was a matter of pride.

No sooner had Emma returned to the village than the matchmaker, eager as ever, came knocking. Emma wasn't in the mood for conversation, fearing that staying in the car any longer might make her nauseous in front of her mother, which would give away the secret of her not having aborted the child. She retreated to the inner room to rest.

handed

drink. You know how it is with women, once they're comfortable, they're

but the matchmaker reassured her with a pat on the

and your daughter have barely scraped by. Now, there's a chance for a better life, and you're hesitating? They've already paid the dowry, and there's a house in town waiting for you. No girl in the village gets such an offer. Take the medicine and make sure she takes it tonight. Otherwise, the Odebergs might call off the arrangement. Think

a chord with Peyton, her face a mask of

Don't miss out on this chance to enjoy life," the matchmaker

husband's untimely death, outweighed her doubts. After all, Emma was known in the village forher fiery temper, not exactly the most sought-after

takes it during dinner. Tell the Odebergs to get ready," Peyton said, determination in

human actions. Despite her affection for Emma, Peyton saw this as an opportunity. If only her husband had lived longer, they might have

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set on investigating

met

since their arrival at the castle. And somehow, he had gotten the idea that

hadn't made him reflect on his actions. Looking