The Heir's Secret Bride

Chapter 10

Chapter 10

Byron impatiently shook Maeve's hand off, his face darkening with irritation.

Maeve's cheeks burned with a mix of anger and embarrassment. I just finished cooking and was about to call you to eat. I didn't know you'd fallen asleep and looked so pale. I was worried you had a fever, so I checked. That's all-no big deal," Maybe she had crossed a line. Byron obviously hated being touched, even on his forehead. Since he was still recovering. Maeve figured it was better to back off and respect his spice. "You're making too much of it Byron snapped, rising to his feet, though he winced slightly as a headache throbbed behind

his

eyes

Despite the discomfort, he refused to show any sign of weakness, especially after brushing off Maeve's concern.

Let's eat. You must be hungry too. Marve suggested, trying to case the tension

At the dining table, a steaming pot of creamy chicken soup took center stage, surrounded by four other dishes. The rich aroma filled the room, making their mouths water.

what

As Byron settled into his seat, a nagging feeling tugged at him, like something was off, but he couldn't quite figure out wi

Maeve quickly ladled out a bowl of soup and set it in front of him with a smile. "Try this. I added a ton of herbs-bet you'll love it

Byron 1 took a sip of f the chicken soup, the rich and warming flavor spreading through him. But then his eyes narrowed as realization hit him.

He shot Maeve a cold, suspicious look. "Did you screw with my breakfast on purpose this morning?"

knew her way around a kitchen. But that god-awful breakfast this morning had

froze

Maeve Maeve,

spine as she stammered. "That was an

him, her lashes fluttering slightly. "You were the one who insulted me first yesterday. I just played a little prank to get back at you. Compared to the people who've actually hurt you, all I did was serve you

boiling over moments ago, started to simmer

the dinner table hung in the air like a storm cloud, only beginning to lift

the showers.

Byron a waterproof bandage, then retreated to the living room,

sofa, finishing up her resume on her laptop. Once done,

screen and saw it was her father, Scout, calling She ignored the call, watching

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appeared instead

Scott: [Come home tomorrow.

[Forget about Jeff for now. We need to know how you really

taken aback by the uncharacteristically

someone else, they're willing to set aside their

Maeve replied: [Fine].

in the bathroom for

he was still recovering

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