Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 1185

Kailee was absolutely livid. She grabbed the nearest glass of water from the coffee table and downed it like it was her only chance at relief.

As she slammed the glass down, King shot her a look, calm and collected. "Take it easy, you're going to wake someone up."

It felt like a dagger to her heart. She was seething, her lips trembling with unspoken words. Unable to find a retort, she stormed out of the room in a huff.

In the garden, she spotted Isaac and nearly screamed in frustration. "Hey, little cricket!"

Isaac, who was petting Noir, paused. "Kailee."

She marched over, her voice a mix of worry and anger. "You really want that woman to be your mom? Think about it, little cricket. A stepmom's a stepmom, she'll never truly care for you."

Isaac's lips tightened. He could sense the irony in her words.

Clearly, Kailee wasn't thinking straight, unlike Brielle, who, despite her tough decisions, always had a clear head.

He sighed, resuming his gentle strokes on Noir's head.

already dressed and ready. They were supposed to have dinner at the

to bring Isaac along, worried about leaving him alone. But King had already conspired with Isaac to have him hide, so when Brielle couldn't find him and with King hurrying her, they left without him.

and Raymond came out to greet them, and Desiree,

you have that much stuff to move?" Before Brielle could answer, King stepped forward, warmly taking Desiree's hand. "Grandma, these are gifts for the Lynch family." Desiree, impressed by King's genuine affection

Raymond's face

at someone who's smiling at you,

King, Brielle

and "Dad" more naturally than she ever could, and Raymond's

herself laughing at the thought of how much more awkward things would be if Max were here with his cold demeanor. King's easygoing nature

nov

atmosphere a bit warmer.

Brielle relaxed and looked over at Sarah, who was also looking at her. They shared a

managed, summarizing the struggles of

could fall, King took her hand, reassuring Sarah, "Mom,

sentimentality was quickly dispelled by King's words, leaving Sarah looking

jab, "The Lynch family hasn't agreed to marry her off to you

always join the family. There's plenty of room in this house," King quipped, making Desiree laugh and warmly take

man. Take care of each other," she said, then turned to Dustin,