Master of his heart

Chapter 430

Brielle’s nerves were jittery as the car slid smoothly through the suburban streets, en route to see Martha. She wished she had taken a moment to pick up a little something. “Should I have bought a gift or something?”

“It’s alright. The care home provides everything,” Max reassured her, his voice laced with a tinge of regret. “Brielle, I’m really sorry, but I can’t introduce you as my girlfriend. In my mother’s eyes, Alivia is the ideal daughter–in–law. For the sake of her health, I can’t reveal the truth just yet. Her new medication is only in the trial phase, and I don’t want to risk upsetting her. Am I being too unfair?”

Max was torn for the first time, wondering if it was a mistake to bring her along.

Brielle felt a pang of sadness, but this was the grim reality between her and Max–one they would have to face sooner or later.

If Alivia could win Martha’s affection, maybe with some effort, she could, too. A surge of confidence washed over her. “It’s not unfair, not at all. I only care about my place in your heart,” she said, cheeks flushing with a mix of bravado and embarrassment.

need for over–the–top declarations of love. Never had she thought she’d be the first to utter such a cheesy line. Her impulsive bravery quickly

seemed to clear the skies and warm the earth. “In my heart, you’re the one and only,”

sweet feeling so intense she could melt right there in the car. How perfect it would be if time could freeze in that moment.

Taking a deep breath, Brielle stepped out of the car

wasn’t visiting Martha as Max’s girlfriend, she’d do so as a colleague. Approaching Martha’s room, Brielle stepped back, positioning herself behind

her, but a surprised voice from behind halted him, “Max?” Brielle’s heart skipped a beat. She turned

resting calmly in front of her, and her eyes sparkling with a gentle grace like moonlit marble. Compared to Brielle’s cool demeanor, Alivia’s harmless appearance could easily win over anyone, making them want to confide in her. But any secret shared would

were a whirlwind, though her face showed none of it. She had seen Max, moments

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