Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 1443

Tiffanie was probably feeling the same way at that moment.

Here they were, two people carrying their own hidden struggles, laying bare their deepest wounds to each other. They held on tight, finding comfort in each other's arms. The guy was quickly bundled into the police car, still kicking up a fuss and spewing curses that even the cops were tired of hearing.

Once peace settled back in, Mason let go of Tiffanie's ears and sighed softly.

"What do you feel like eating tonight?" he asked.

Tiffanie was still gripping his shirt, silent.

Mason gave her a gentle pat on the back. "How about I cook something special? We can have a movie night in."

That got her attention. She blinked her tearful eyes and looked up at him. "Seen any good movies lately?"

In that moment, she seemed so delicate, like she might break at the slightest touch.

Growing up, she had been surrounded by people who were twisted and dark, never really learning what love was.

ached for her. It felt like he'd spent his whole life

she'd just let go of a heavy load. "Okay, can I have some pretzels? And maybe a fruit platter? Oh, and can you make popcorn?" She glanced down at her

kissed her. "Nah, you look

lit up her face with

apron around his

not much

few pieces of

looking. They were asn't

Mason

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a natural in

he was trying a new recipe, he could make it taste

bunch of snacks in no time, but Tiffanie, nibbling the whole

not a big movie fan and feeling full, declined the popcorn Mason offered. "I'm stuffed." Mason set the popcorn aside, taking his

didn't catch his drift until she found herself gently nudged onto the couch, her cheeks

trying to get away, but