Master of his heart

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*I didn’t know, so I didn’t prepare a gift or anything in advance, but here, this is for you.” He handed her a tiny jewelry box, probably containing a necklace or something similar.

Brielle tried to decline quickly. “No need, really, thank you.”

Kenzo chuckled and placed it in her hands anyway. “I was planning to give it to my sister, but got held up and couldn’t go back. Running into you must be fate, so take it.”

To push further would be impolite, so Brielle accepted it with gratitude. “Thank you.”

Hanging out with Kenzo wasn’t awkward, but Brielle was still curious. What was Kenzo doing here? It seemed too much of a coincidence.

Perhaps her confusion was too apparent, as Kenzo offered a light–hearted smile. “A family member has been feeling under the weather, and a buddy mentioned this place is quite miraculous. Since I happened to be out of town, it was convenient to come by.”

That explained it.

“You’re so thoughtful. I’m sure your family will bounce back in no time.”

they chatted, they continued walking inside, just as a priest came out to invite

table when Kenzo’s phone rang. Without stepping away, he answered the call.

paused mid–motion, and then she quickly pretended to be

I can’t make it back now; I’ll probably return tomorrow. Ran into an old friend

clear he was acting under Alivia’s influence. That meant Brielle had already caught Alivia’s eye. And since her involvement with Max had ended, there was no reason for Brielle to remain

continued with her meal, but she couldn’t help but notice that the rice seemed

snippets of Kenzo’s conversation, Brielle deduced that Alivia was with the Dorsey family and that they were likely dining together, which was why Max hadn’t been able to

about the engagement when I get back. It all depends

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will

with calm assurance. Even just hearing him talk, made Brielle feel envious of Alivia for having such a

looks–just as Tiffanie

fancy a burger or steak, there’s a place on the next hill over. The blossoms there last longer than anywhere

A photography trip?

screenwriter, was always hunting for inspiration. Brielle’s eyes lit up with envy. and all traces of her earlier despondency were gone. “Is it really that