Master of his heart

Chapter 329

Chapter 329

Tucked away in the remote countryside, the Radiant Light Church stood in a place where

security cameras were considered disrespectful to the deities worshipped within its hallowed walls. The backroads that Max and Patrick had traversed were even less likely to be monitored. Who was Brielle with when she left?

Max whipped out his cellphone and dialed Brielle’s number without hesitation.

No answer.

His expression darkened instantly. “Patrick, get someone on it. Now.”

Patrick nodded, his movements quickening as he began to make arrangements.

Max pondered for a moment before he decided to call Aubree. If Brielle had made plans with someone else to come to the retreat, Aubree would certainly be in the know. But Aubree didn’t pick up her phone either.

A sense of unease gripped Max, stronger than even the night he had found himself amidst the flames of a fire. It was as if a sealed valley had suddenly flung open to let a relentless wind tear through, chilling to the bone.

While waiting for any news, his phone rang urgently. It was Alivia calling. Max didn’t want to answer and contemplated hanging up, but then a text from Alivia came through. Max’s mother had just been rushed into the ER at an overseas hospital.

and he called

currently at the Barnes family’s estate, and couldn’t help but feel

receiving the news. Max’s mother’s deteriorating health meant it the

had been Max’s mother’s most trusted confidante over the

isn’t good. If she pulls through this time, they’ll have to increase her medication dosage. But you know the side effects of those

his temples wearily. “I’m coming back

the nearest base arrived. Max climbed aboard, but not before

is safe. I’ve

nights straight, worried that he might have another spell of discomfort like the last time. “Sir, you must rest when you get there.” Patrick implored.

“Understood.”

Chapter 329

himself in, paused, and then added, “Call me once you’ve confirmed her safety.” Sleep would elude him every time his mother had a

a car speeding through the mountain. roads, but he didn’t dwell

that same moment, Brielle glanced up and caught the fleeting shadow of the helicopter as it flew overhead. She raised an eyebrow, a slight smirk on her lips.

was driving, chuckled. “Maybe it’s some rich kid playing around.”

gaze fixed on the receding

to return to B The retreat offered stunning sunsets

deeply, and just then, her

a few seconds, suggested, “Must be

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