Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

"Mom, go take a break," Peyton said, nodding as she felt the ache in her back from two days of doing laundry for people in town.

Since moving to Beaconsfield, life had become a cycle of eating, sleeping, and cleaning their cozy little apartment. It was a comfortable routine, and she had even put on a few pounds. But the worry about Emma not making the cut gnawed at her. They only had a few thousand dollars left. Peyton had already bought her medication for the year, but what would they do if they had to go back to town? What if the hospital didn't want Emma anymore? Peyton couldn't shake off her anxiety.

Meanwhile, Emma arrived at Stellar Stage Entertainment. Just as she stepped into the elevator, she saw Aubree.

Aubree, flanked by her agent, seemed to have just come back from filming. They were discussing her schedule for the next month.

"Let's table this for now. We can go over it in detail once I'm settled upstairs. And cancel that interview from last time. The organizers are just chasing clout, and trending isn't always for the right reasons."

For her latest role, Aubree had cut her hair to a chic shoulder length, looking exceptionally sleek and professional.

Upon seeing Emma, a spark of recognition lit up Aubree's eyes.

"Emma, it's you!"

Aubree was puzzled, remembering someone had mentioned the surname 'Luo' last time.

And then, that night Dustin had asked if it was Luo from Luoyang, Emma of 'my dear,' but Emma had denied it, leading Aubree to disconnect the call.

Meeting Emma again, Aubree wondered why Dustin knew her.

it be that the child inside Emma was

politely with

to make it big

Aubree was at the

casually could

Only a select few, like the celebrated

contemplating that having Emma as a host was a

undoubtedly be challenging.

required only the upper body to be shown, staying

For Emma, securing the lead position

elevator ride was silent

Dustin has nothing to do with

stiffened, her fingers

"Yes."

asked if it was Luo from Luoyang, Emma as in 'my

was just too nervous, and maybe he knows another woman

tone was skeptical, adding, "Do you think I'm a

knowing people with the same name and