Master of his heart

Chapter 543

Chapter 543

“I’m just guessing you would’ve heard about it, that’s all.”

Martha clamped her mouth shut, her hand gripping the mug so tightly it nearly shattered. Of course, she was aware of Michael’s request to Brielle, but she couldn’t bear it.

A flash of defiance crossed her eyes. “Max, does it have to be her?”

The defiance quickly faded, and her tone became indifferent. “No matter what happens in the future, you’ll always be with her, right?”

“Yes.”

The call ended abruptly. Max glanced at his phone before returning to the dinner table. His appetite had somewhat diminished, but he still offered Brielle a piece of crab. “Here, eat up. You must be starving.”

Brielle sensed his mood had darkened. She knew who had called and felt a twinge in her

heart.

Tiffanie had been blaming her tonight. Being with Max seemed to isolate him from everyone else. She had nothing to begin with, so there was nothing for her to lose. This relationship had always been a greater sacrifice for him from the start. She didn’t

much for kinship or friendship, but if he truly didn’t care, he wouldn’t have let Andrew punch him; if he didn’t care, he wouldn’t have made. such an effort to send Martha abroad and ensure

quite emotionally reserved, but seemed even more emotionally impoverished

flavorful meal now tasted bland. She resolved to treat Max better, so well that she might compensate for everything he was missing. She had to

silent vow.

picked up the unfinished scarf and continued knitting. Just as she

window, he held a book in

back of her

few stitches, glanced at the cover, and knew what he was reading. It’s a book. by Borges.

gaze lowered, reading intently. His long lashes cast a deep shadow over his eyelids, and his jawline was even more perfect in this light.

matter what the future held, she would always remember this moment. That night, they went

ell asleep

flooded with messages wishing her a Happy New Year. Some were from Mason, others

two messages–one with New Year’s greetings and another about the Rowland family’s dealings abroad.

twenty billion on that piece of land. Once the government’s seal was on it, the land

many had

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