Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Aubree was on edge, especially after the whole fiasco with the Clements family. Meeting her boyfriend's family now felt like a hurdle she wasn't ready to jump over.

"Aubree, there's something different about you these days. Your performances have a depth to them. Someone's clearly had a big impact on you. If that someone is my son, he should count himself lucky. My wife has already warned him-he better not break any hearts, regardless of age. We all know Matt; he might come off as laid-back, but he's actually quite determined and has a mind of his own."

"But love is a two-way street. My wife and I want Matt to find his path, but we don't want him getting hurt. He's never been in a relationship, so I'm asking you, even if you decide he's not the one, let him down easy. If you accept him, you're always welcome in our family." Aubree couldn't find the words, her fingers tightly clutching her purse.

Say thank you?

That seemed too simple.

Matthew had rocked her world in a way she never thought possible. And Casey's words resonated deeply with her.

Casey wasn't looking for gratitude, brushing it off casually.

"That kid should be here any minute. You better go."

Aubree opened and closed her mouth before finally saying, "Mr. Casey, thank you."

sipping his tea, nodding

drive to the airport, Aubree's mind

with headphones draped around his neck, her heart

her, and he came over with a big

"Aubree!"

eyes sparkled as he hugged her and spun her around. "Did you miss

in ё full disguise, cautious of any lurking paparazzi. She playfully tapped his shoulder, asking, "All sorted

The launch

it was sorted, Aubree felt a wave of relief as Matthew took her hand

of here before the reporters catch

made their way to

travels and the jet lag, naturally slid into the driver's seat. Aubree

to your place? I'm

her made him long for a restful

nudging him to the

they got to