Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 1453

Kailee glared at him, her voice simmering with frustration. "Me, not respecting facts? Who was it again badmouthing me over coffee, saying I couldn't live without you, that I was all drama and noise? How dare you even say that, Lewis? When I left you, I did it with style, let

me tell you. It took me less than a month to find someone new, someone way hotter than you."

After her outburst, she quickly turned to the lady behind the counter. "Ma'am, could you pack this up for me? I'll take it to go."

The lady nodded, hurrying to comply. "Of course, dear."

As the lady prepared her order, the diner felt spacious, with just Kailee and Lewis left. Kailee refused to take her seat again, determined not to let him tower over her in any way, physically or otherwise.

She stared him down, hearing his calm reply, "I know."

Know what, exactly?

Kailee's brows furrowed as she huffed, "You better keep your distance, Lewis. I'm seeing someone now, just so you know."

his temples, his tone annoyingly serene. "Kailee, why is it every time you see me, you get all worked up? You're not like this with anyone else. Maybe I'm being conceited,

hips. "Please! If anyone's not over

His simple response threw

she would have had a snappy comeback ready. But

lady came back with her order, neatly

keeping her head down as she hurried past Lewis, who didn't move to follow her. As the diner quieted down with only him and his mother left,

behind

head slightly. "So, it

up. The dishes you insisted on weren't our usual fare, not something your

gentle teasing. "Son, after all these years,

poured himself a cup of

the table. "I didn't pursue her. Like she said, she dumped me and not a month later, found someone else. Followed him around like

guy, only

composed, a beacon of empathy and patience. Yet, learning of Kailee's one-sided

largely self-inflicted. Joseph had protected her well, nurturing her naive and overly simplistic outlook on