Master of his heart (Max and Brielle) novel Chapter 1361

In the expansive, quiet hall of Premier Palace, it was just the two of them. Outside, Isaac was jogging with Noir, following Brielle's strict orders to get Noir back to his original weight.

Wesley had already left with the staff to gather ingredients for dinner, so the mansion was serene, punctuated only by Noir's occasional barks drifting in with the sunlight.

King's phone buzzed, breaking the silence. It was his Aunt Orla calling.

"The treatment worked. I'll be there in three days."

King's heart sank. He replied hoarsely, "Okay."

After hanging up, he gazed deeply at Brielle, as if trying to memorize her face. He wasn't ready to let her go.

Lately, Irene had been living wildly, sticking to Bryan like glue, never leaving his side. Jaired couldn't stand the sight of them anymore. He reached out to some old friends for a drink, preferring to be out of sight, out of mind.

Irene, once a fierce and independent woman, had changed entirely.

"Bryan, could you grab that for me? I'm too weak."

"Oh, look at this cute teddy bear."

"I don't smoke or drink. Never touched the stuff."

That night, enveloped in darkness with no stars to light the sky, they were entwined for hours until Irene fell asleep in Bryan's arms. Bryan, however, got up, took a shower, and stood on the balcony to smoke.

The city lights flickered below, a stark contrast to his turmoil. As he flicked the ash from his cigarette, her cries of "001" echoed in his mind. He'd taken on dangerous missions for years, thinking he could finally stop. But he didn't want to stop here, as someone's shadow.

He loved her, feeling peace beside her like never before. If she could love him, he was willing to stay, to be at her beck and call. After snuffing out his cigarette, he headed downstairs.

Jaired was still up, watching TV, and looked up as Bryan descended. Noticing Bryan was alone, Jaired remarked, "Surprising, she's not glued to you tonight."

Lately, Irene had been so clingy, she'd even wait outside the bathroom for him. Now, seeing Bryan alone was almost a shock.