Master of his heart (Brielle and Max)

Chapter 1578

When Aubree was on her way back home, she got the news that Andrew had slipped into a coma. At least five members of the Clements family reached out, urging her to come and help wake him up.

Once she hung up the phone, Aubree found herself staring blankly out the window, lost in thought. She called the hospital, hoping to get a clearer picture of Andrew's condition, but the doctors echoed what the Clements had already told her.

Aubree was stuck in a tough spot. Going to see Andrew felt like betraying Matthew. She imagined if the roles were reversed-if Matthew felt obligated to see another woman-she'd be heartbroken. Yet, she couldn't ignore what she owed the Clements family. Matthew wrapped his arms around her from behind. "Do you still have feelings for him?"

Aubree shook her head. "If I did, I wouldn't have agreed to give us a chance. I couldn't do that to you."

"Aubree, I won't lie, the thought of you seeing him isn't easy for me. But if I stop you, the Clements will keep pushing, using your sense of duty to guilt-trip you. It'll eat at you, keep you up at night. So, go. But make it clear-this is the last time. Settle your debt, and after this, the Clements family is in the past. They don't care for you like they should, and you deserve more."

"Aubree, I'll give you all the love you've missed. Just me against the world for you. So, what do you say? Choose me?"

He placed her hand on his cheek, looking at her with earnest eyes. Aubree felt a wave of emotion.

make things clear to them," she

before she sat by Andrew's bedside, unsure of

whisper his name, "Andrew.

a nagging worry remained, maybe knowing deep down it was all a dream. In the dream, he grew more possessive, afraid to let her out

had

argument. Aubree confronted him,

Not when I

Andrew, I'm exhausted.me nee

Loving you

awake every night reliving the hurt, your hot-and-cold behavior. Even now,

question their relationship, even though he now seemed to need her more than ever. It

him, a voice he recognized. Andrew knew he was dreaming, but he held onto

about to call out again when she saw tears rolling down his face. Her voice caught in her

days later, Andrew