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?"

soup was fantastic, a clear sign that Maeve knew her way around a kitchen. But

froze

Maeve Maeve,

ran down her spine as she stammered. "That was an accident. My cooking is hit or miss; sometimes things just don't turn out right" don't push your luck," Byron warned,

Compared to the people who've actually hurt you, all I did was serve you a shitty breakfast. Is that really so unforgivable?" Her voice was calm, almost gentle, despite the sharpness of her words. But

which had been boiling over moments ago, started to

table hung in the air like a storm cloud, only beginning to lift when they finally

the showers.

waterproof bandage, then retreated to the living room, giving him

carpet beside the sofa, finishing up her resume on her laptop. Once done, she saved it and

was her father, Scout, calling She ignored the call,

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appeared instead

Scott: [Come home tomorrow.

Jeff for now. We need

by the uncharacteristically

married to someone else, they're willing to set aside their anger and actually hear me out, she

Maeve replied: [Fine].

the time-Byron had been in the bathroom for

dinner, he was still recovering and might

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