Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 1498

After Clare hung up with Dustin, she set her phone aside and waited in silence. She was sure he'd come; she really was pregnant, though she knew exactly who the father was.

In the week following their fling, Clare speculated if a baby could tie Dustin down. Yet, Dustin was always so careful-no woman had ever managed to trap him. His precautions were foolproof.

With no other option, Clare turned to another man and got pregnant. She then spun a heartbreaking tale. The supposed kidnappers were out of the picture, leaving no one to debunk her story. Her tears were so convincing, Dustin was bound to believe her. She'd checked his social media; he was now the proud dad of a boy and a girl. His life seemed so perfect, making her own situation-carrying another man's child-seem all the more tragic.

Considering Dustin had recently rescued her, she figured he'd show her some compassion.

True to form, Dustin showed up.

The moment Clare saw him, tears welled up and spilled over. "Dustin."

Dustin looked concerned, seeing her in such light clothing, like she'd just arrived from a colder part of North America. It was deep winter. Wasn't she freezing?

He shrugged off his jacket and wrapped it around her, his brow furrowed. "The doctors checked you before. Why didn't you say anything?"

Clare lowered her gaze. "I just couldn't."

Dustin opened the car door. "Let's get you to a hospital. You've got a big following now; we need somewhere discreet."

got into the

known father. Dustin, can you help me book it? I'm sorry for

steering wheel, his tone softening. "I'll talk

shook her head, her tears falling even

go back now, I'll be found out. I've got a two-month leave, so I can stay in Beaconsfield to recover. But I'm not familiar with the area. Not sure where the nice

a property I own in Beaconsfield. It's

had already returned the

via

from

now was just to make

now. Take

lips curling into a

the hospital, Dustin found a

a long night, wasn't feeling great and decided to stay the night

ready to leave until

you? You're not in great shape,

"I'm fine."

this, Dustin stayed, sitting in