Master of his heart

Chapter 182
Bewitched by others’ words, all the disapproval was shifted onto Lillian,
Men will be men, and a little indiscretion here and there is nothing unheard of. If
the woman made the first move, Spencer would simply be a man who couldn't
resist temptation.
With the Barnes family members around, Michael didn’t lay it out too explicitly, b
ut Spencer had a hunch. Michael was hinting that he should cut ties with Lillian.
Without that fiasco at the Haywood family’s soiree, Michael would have turned a
blind eye to his actions. However, the scandal at the Haywood banquet was too
much, and Lillian’s reputation was now thoroughly tarnished. Being associated
with her could significantly impact Spencer's own standing.
Spencer's defense of Lillian at the event had already been detrimental to him,
tarnishing his
reputation to some extent.
If he continued to be obstinate, even becoming the butt of jokes within their
circle...
Spencer shuddered, a trace of concealed satisfaction flickering in his eyes.
Was his grandfather suggesting he continue his relationship with Brielle?
Or perhaps there was a condition. Until he found someone new, messing around
with Brielle was as good as entangling himself with Lillian once more.
Michael's words had made his position clear.
Spencer thought of the photos that had spread within their circle and felt that his
actions were probably in line with his grandfather's wishes.
“Grandfather, I understand,” he said.
Michael nodded, pleased. Hearing from a servant that Max had arrived, he rose
with a smile.
Max's face had already adjusted to a neutral expression by the time be entered
the room. He exchanged pleasantries with the Dorsey family members,
chatted.briefly with Jose, and then sat quietly to the side.
Everyone sensed his sour mood, and apart from a few elders, no one dared to
strike up at conversation with him.
At the hospital, Brielle had been staring out the window since Max left. The sky
was a dreary shade of gray, offering nothing pleasant to gaze upon.
It was seven in the evening after her IV had finished. She chose not to stay
overnight at the hospital but instead went to check on Mark in another ward.
Ever since the last episode that landed him in the hospital, Mark's health had
been failing. necessitating a prolonged stay for recuperation.
Chapter 182
Before Brielle entered the room, she heard Mark’s coughing and a nurse’s kind
inquiries.
“Sir, where's your family? With your condition, you need someone by your side.
Otherwise, who will assist you if you need something in the middle of the night?”
Mark coughed a few more times, then sighed heavily. “Divorced a long time ago.
I'm fine like this, really. But I worry about the kids at the orphanage. Without me
there, I doubt they know how to take care of themselves.”
Brielle paused, then upon entering and seeing Mark's pale face, she hurriedly
said, “Mark. I'll go check on the kids at the orphanage.
Mark tried to sit up when he saw her, but after several attempts, he resignedly lay
back down. nearly forgetting that he would have to rely on a wheelchair in the
future.
“Brielle, don’t worry about me. I've saved up a bit over the years. I plan to hire a
caregiver for the kids.”
Mark's voice was filled with guilt, and he couldn’t bring himself to meet Brielle’s
eyes. “And the Haywood family donated ten million to the orphanage.”
He seemed to feel he was betraying Brielle. He couldn't just consider the
grievances between the adults: there were children who needed sustaining.
“Brielle. I'm truly sorry. But this money can get the kids into better schools. The
Haywoods may have wronged you terribly, but this is for the children.”
Visit bignovels.com to read full content.
Brielle handed him a cup of water
. . « p : :
and sat beside him. poll thinkike
5
hardy theHaywoot fai y's,money
A sy
can improve the kids futures, we
RT Ar
should use it." Visit bignovels.com
to read the latest chapter of this
novel
Mark coughed again, his complexion worsening.
That was all well and good, but he still felt he had let Brielle down.
Brielle quickly changed the subject, not wanting him to dwell on the Haywood
matter.
“I've asked a friend to help find a new location for the orphanage. We should
have options soon. I'll arrange for someone to discuss the design with you.”
Mark moved his lips, his eyes reddening as he patted her shoulder. “It's the kids
who owe you.”
Brielle didn’t respond, and then she heard him ask, “And the Haywoods?”
“I've cut ties with them. I'm not their daughter. Lillian is.”
“I know, Brielle. But...”
He didn’t know what else to say, and eventually, it seemed like he was getting a
headache. He closed his eyes to rest.
Visit bignovels.com to read full content.
S . Sars 5 2
Brielle didn't linger to disturb him
further. She left the cola m
clgsiaohe ddorlBehirnd ner. She
waited by the roadside for a while
before hailing a cab back to her
apartment. Visit bignovels.com to
read the latest chapter of this novel
Chapter 182
However, the apartment door was wide open, the inside a complete mess; even
the couch was overturned on the floor.
The neighbor lady and the police were at the doorstep. On seeing Brielle, the
lady clutched her hand in fright.
Visit bignovels.com to read full content.
[oy : : )
Brielle, dear, check if anything's
missing. I came over i a your
door yigecopdn, eventing in
disarray. I was so scared I called the
: non
cops right away.” Visit
bignovels.com to read the latest
chapter of this novel