The Heir's Secret Bride

Chapter 14

Before Maeve could process her thoughts, Byron's icy voice cut rough. "Wait until we're actually divorced before you meddle in our marriage." Maeve's heart skipped a beat at his words.

Byron didn't spare Valda another glance as he carried Macve to the car and ordered the driver to leave.

Valda watched helplessly as the car sped away, frustration written all over her face. She didn't know much about cars, but it was clear this one was far from ordinary-probably something only the wealthy could afford. She figured the driver was just a colleague of Byron's, showing off by borrowing the boss's car for a dramatic exit. Once they were in the the car. Byron settled Maeve into the seat beside him, then straightened up and took his own seat my mother's words

if

Maeve her tone steady as she regained her composure. She and added cautiously, "No matter is, if a driver, an honest living deserves respect," Byron glanced at her, his face unreadable but his curiosity piqued. He wondered. If I weren't the CEO of the Mcdaniel Group, would she have gone to all this trouble to marry me? Would she still be putting on this act now? How long can she keep up the pretense? So, you're saying you'd stick with me even if life go was clear she had overthought things-he was just a driver, after all Byron asked, his f his tone casual.

It

She nodded firmly, "I "I won't regret my decision, and I have I

I married you of my own free will."

this. Maeve felt a surprising wave of relief. have no intention of getting a voice they faced some rough patches. it was her choice. With a little extra effort, their future didn't have to look so bleak.

Even in

She wanted to make it clear that her mother's words didn't reflect her own fe skillfully sidestepping the real issue. If that's the way it was, he didn't mind playing along, indulging in this little "poor man's game."

Byron lowered his gaze, a faint, unreadable smile playing at his lips. She was

of the Pinehurst Apartments. She must have fallen asleep in the car,

get out of bed But Maeve had underestimated her condition. As soon as her

her forehead, she reached for the shards, only to have a strong

somehow appeared in the bedroom without her noticing. "What are you doing?" Byron asked, his brow furrowed,

from the living room,

didn't you call me?" Byron cased her back onto the bed, his tone indifferent. "If you're not feeling well, just stay

murmured, her voice soft and

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Chapter 14

up the shattered glass and set a fresh glass of water on the bedside table. "Anything

spaghetti would be fine. There should be ingredients in the fridge. But, do you actually know

skepticism, he didn't exactly seem

kitchen.

stayed impassive. "Spaghetti, got it. I'll

called after him, "Wait! I haven't had a chance to wash

"You can't even stand. Are you seriously asking me to watch you

waved her hands frantically, her voice a mix of embarrassment and urgency, "I just need to rinse my mouth and wash my face-nothing more!" How did How he even

for something like that, even if I

flushed checks, then grabbed her with one hand and pulled her out of bed. "Just lean on

'It's been just two days without a bath-does he really need to act this

annoyed, she quickly rinsed her mouth and washed her face. Struggling to keep her balance, she leaned against the sink and