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."

time you see me, you get all worked up? You're not like this with anyone else. Maybe I'm being conceited, but I have

her hips. "Please!

threw her

have had a snappy comeback ready. But faced with

back with her order, neatly packed. "Ms. Kailee, your order's

food, 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, he

woman behind

slightly. "So, it

usual fare, not something your dad and I,

gentle teasing. "Son, after all these

himself a cup

her. Like she said, she dumped me and not a month later, found someone else. Followed him around like a bee

up marrying the guy, only to find

Yet, learning of Kailee's one-sided affection, he couldn't

had always lived in a bubble, her troubles largely self-inflicted. Joseph had protected her well, nurturing