Master of his heart

Chapter 280

The mere thought of it sent a surge of anger boiling up inside Miranda, threatening to scorch away her sanity.

She parked her car outside the nursing home, but the sight of the deserted entrance knotted her brow in confusion.

What in the world had happened? The Haywood family had placed Julian in this care facility years ago, yet now it looked as if the place had been abandoned.

Weeds had claimed the front walk, and the building bore the unmistakable signs of neglect. Panic fluttered in Miranda’s chest. She hastily dialed a few numbers, seeking answers.

It took ten minutes to discover that the nursing home had relocated three years prior.

Three years–Miranda hadn’t been back since. She was out of the loop.

Hastily, she got back in her car and drove to the new address. Upon arrival, she saw a nurse wheeling an elderly gentleman out into the sun.

hair and wrinkled, kindly face, was a picture of amiable old age. The nurse was chatting with him, and Julian chuckled, pointing at a robust tree in the courtyard. “Ah, that one

had barely faded when he heard footsteps approaching, sparking a glimmer of hope. Turning, he saw a stranger–not

Julian!?

his arm. “There’s trouble with Lillian.

him a while to recognize his daughter–in–law. Hadn’t it been three years since he last saw

quickly intervened. “Ma’am, the gentleman is frail and his bones are brittle. Please be

beyond listening. Her eyes seethed with resentment. “Julian, it’s me. Miranda. Brielle is ruining the Haywood family. That curse, you must talk to her

clarity crossed Julian’s eyes. It had been two months since Bri had visited. Was something amiss?

He couldn’t remember phone numbers, and his cell phone was lost. All he could do was wait for Bri to come by. Perhaps she was too caught up in

courtyard. The one right at the edge was the one he and Bri had planted together. It had grown lush and

Bri?” he asked slowly, catching his breath between words, his eyes