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.

woke up to find King already dressed and ready. They were supposed to have dinner at the

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. Arriving at the Lynch family's home, Brielle was stunned to see not

greet them, and Desiree, in a chic

could answer, King stepped forward, warmly taking Desiree's hand. "Grandma, these are gifts for the Lynch family." Desiree, impressed

however, weren't as thrilled. Raymond's face was grim, Sarah

goes, it's hard to stay mad at someone

King,

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

would be if Max were

nov

atmosphere a bit warmer.

looking at her. They shared a moment

Sarah managed, summarizing the

up in Brielle's eyes, but before they could fall, King took her

by King's words,

Lynch family hasn't agreed

the family. There's plenty of room in this house," King quipped, making

each other," she said, then turned