Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 1379

Jaired froze, his eyes locking onto a massive QR code for payments by the entrance. He had no clue when it had been put there. The thought of chipping in without having had a bite to eat made him feel slightly cheated. He swallowed his frustration, sat back down, and

piled more food onto his plate.

The others started eating quietly as well.

Dustin served Brielle a piece of BBQ ribs. "Hey, Little Canary, just pretend you didn't see it, okay? Eat up."

King also offered Brielle a piece. "Dustin's right-what you don't see can't hurt you."

Brielle's gaze drifted towards Irene. Irene seemed like a different person, her face glowing with happiness, yet there was a hint of tears beneath that joy. Maybe only a woman could pick up on such subtle emotions.

It had taken them over a decade to get here, missing out on so many years, just to share a meal at the same table. They were unlucky in some ways but lucky in others.

Before leaving, Brielle thought for a moment and then scanned the QR code, transferring five million. The others reluctantly followed suit, but their congratulations were genuine.

Bryan had delayed presenting the ring because he feared she

wrapped her arms around his neck, crying. Bryan gently patted her back, signaling the servants to clear the table as he carried

nodded, taking another look at the ring on her finger.

back, Brielle stared out the window, lost in thought, not even hearing King when he called her. Her mind was flooded with memories, including those of Max. She figured it would only be a few more days before everything came back to her. But she couldn't shake off the feeling that

him to find he was also staring outside, lost in his own thoughts. Brielle quietly grabbed

"Hmm?"

turned to look at her, only to hear her ask,

then he

any rash decisions, okay? If there's something on your

together, a bitter taste in his mouth.

"Little Canary."

"Hmm?"

one day, the person by your side becomes me, and Max never

"Sad."

felt a pang in his heart and looked away. "I