Master of his heart

Chapter 454

Chapter 454

While juggling the honest affections of one man, she reveled under the touch of another, all the while spouting lies.

Any fondness Brielle had for Sydney vanished in an instant. How could someone so devoid of moral fiber be anything but complex?

The irony wasn’t lost on Brielle; she had misjudged Sydney.

But Adrian, ever trusting of Sydney, reminded her. “You keep at your overtime. It’s almost midnight, and my birthday’s ending. Just wish me a happy one, will you?”

Sydney was lost in the moment, and cut the call short. Her patience had worn thin as her arms found their way around Spencer’s neck.

On the other end, Adrian felt a sting of rejection but then remembered he wasn’t alone–Sydney’s workmate was there–and a blush crept up his cheeks. “Oh, sorry, I didn’t mean to intrude.”

Adrian was honest, sensible, and easy on the eyes.

Brielle pursed her lips, not revealing she was Sydney’s boss, nor did she expose the lie. Instead, she offered, “Wanna head down together?”

Adrian was relieved to be acknowledged, and beamed with gratitude. “Sure, thanks.”

and had to ask.

She’d always come over to play, claiming she’d marry me. My folks adored her and funded her education, so we’ve been classmates since grade school. It’s been

softened when he spoke

his modest attire, much like her own. Yet Sydney’s purse alone

haven’t you two tied the knot?”

Adrian’s face. “I’m saving for a house. My salary isn’t much. It’ll take a few

back? Her

on her. I meet her every need, and she’s sensible. We’ll

ten years she spent being deceived by Spencer. Yet here was a man still

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wished him well as they reached

wish him well that day. “Thank you.”

watching his retreating

the sanatorium, post–chat with the doctor,

until Alivia’s voice reached him. “Max,

this hour?”

just left Martha’s room with a tray in hand, the epitome of care.

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