Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 1482

It was one of those quiet moments, with neither of them saying a word. Dustin had been spending a lot of time with Isaac lately, and seeing how much the kid looked like Max made him a bit envious.

He wondered what his own kids would look like if he ever had any. Staring into his glass of whiskey, Dustin found himself genuinely contemplating whether it was time to find a girlfriend. Otherwise, he'd be stuck in a loop of boozy hangouts, which was starting to feel pretty dull.

Jaired, leaning against the bar, gave Dustin a light nudge on the shoulder. "Hey, Dustin, seriously, don't go falling in love on me. If you do, who am I gonna hit the bars with? I'd be the only single guy left, and you know how awkward that'd be at group dinners." Jaired was counting on Dustin to stay a bachelor, knowing it might be a tall order.

Dustin chuckled and sighed. "I think I've had my share of casual flings. Settling down doesn't sound half bad."

"Don't even think about it! Life's too short to settle for just anyone," Jaired shot back, more for Dustin's sake than his own. After all, he'd already accepted his own solitary fate.

By the time Dustin left the bar, it was already past four. He decided to swing by Stellar Stage Entertainment. He arrived just as Peyton was leaving, and they missed crossing paths by a hair.

into the main hall, Donny spotted him and hurried over. "Dustin, Emma's mom has been here waiting for you for hours. Seems like she's got something

They had just sorted things out yesterday,

up her first live stream and was about to get some

"Dustin."

mentioned your mom's been waiting for me.

visiting Stellar Stage Entertainment. It seemed odd-her mom wasn't one to go to the park

her mom had recognized

worried, hung up and was about to

some spicy fish

you hours? Dustin called, saying you went looking for him

face-you saved him, and now you're left with a child. He should take responsibility. You're pregnant, still working hard, and dealing with all the judgment. It breaks my heart that he's

felt a pang of sadness and gently patted her mom's back. "Mom, I know it's not about his