Master of his heart

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.”

doubts and had

Sydney brought out his smile. “Yeah, we grew up near each other. 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

when he spoke of her.

attire, much like her own.

you two

Adrian’s face. “I’m saving for a house. My salary isn’t much. It’ll take a few more years to afford the down

ask Sydney to cut back? Her bags don’t

told her from the start–I can’t skimp on her. I meet

of sadness, maybe anger, thinking of the ten years she spent being deceived by Spencer. Yet here was a man still in the dark, heart brimming

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Chapter 454

bubble and simply wished him well as they reached the lobby.

wish him well that

his retreating

arrived at the sanatorium, post–chat with the doctor, standing aside, lost

approached, he didn’t turn until Alivia’s voice reached him. “Max,

this hour?”

had just left Martha’s room with a tray