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."

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, but I have to ask, haven't you gotten over

her hands on her hips. "Please! If anyone's not over anyone, it's you pining over

response threw

Lewis had insulted her, she would have had a snappy comeback ready. But faced with his unexpected acknowledgment,

the lady came back with her order,

her food, keeping her head down as she hurried past Lewis, who didn't move to follow

behind the

slightly. "So,

little diner, I knew something was up. The dishes you insisted on weren't our usual fare, not something your dad and I, or

mother's gentle teasing. "Son,

himself a cup of

later, found someone else. Followed him around like a bee to a flower. That guy just got married, and she's been

only

of empathy and patience. Yet, learning of Kailee's one-sided affection,

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