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.

up to find King already dressed and

him and with King hurrying her, they left without him. Arriving

them, and Desiree, in a chic dress, stood

Desiree couldn't help but ask, "Wow, do you have that much stuff to move?" Before Brielle could answer, King stepped forward, warmly taking Desiree's hand. "Grandma, these are gifts

however, weren't as thrilled. Raymond's face

as the saying goes, it's hard to stay mad at someone who's smiling at

King,

and "Dad" more naturally than she ever could, and Raymond's icy demeanor didn't seem

herself laughing at the thought of how much more awkward things would be if

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atmosphere a bit warmer.

looking at her.

managed, summarizing the struggles of returning

fall, King took her hand, reassuring Sarah, "Mom, don't worry, I'll take good

dispelled by King's

couldn't resist a jab, "The Lynch family hasn't agreed to marry her off to

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

each other," she said, then turned to