The Heir's Secret Bride

Chapter 32

Chapter

32

As soon as the apartment door opened, Macve rushed inside, clearly panicked.

She didn't expect to run straight into Byron, who was walking toward her. Her forehead bumped into his chest, causing her to stumble back several steps. quickly grabbed her arm to steady her before letting go. His voice was stern as he asked, "What are you running around for?" someone was following me," Maeve gasped, still out of breath from her sprint. She was so winded that her legs were trembling. this, Byron opened the door and glanced outside. He didn't see anyone suspicious, so he turned back to her.

one

out there. Did you see what t this person looked like?"

shook her head, her face pale.

like?

"There's

no

"I didn't dare turn around, but I kept hearing footsteps getting closer. The breathing was really heavy-it sounded like a man." pression darkened. "Has this been happening just today?"

"No, it's been going on for a couple of days now. I've had this feeling that someone's been following me..."

"And you're only telling me now?" Byron's voice grew colder. "Do you think keeping quiet about it will make it go away?"

Maeve opened her mouth, unsure why he was suddenly so angry.

Suppressing the frustration rising within him, Byron fixed her with a sharp look. "The security around here isn't great, especially at night. Do you honestly think you could outrun a grown man with your stamina? "You were lucky today, but what makes you think you'll be lucky next time?"

The more she thought about what could've happened, the more Maeve felt the blood drain from her face. Her palms started

to sweat.

And

did you even consider," Byron continued, his voice icy, "what that person might do now that he knows where you li Maeve froze. That hadn't even crossed her mind. She thought running home meant she was safe. But if that person had bad intentions and started lurking around her building, she wouldn't be so lucky next time. Her eyes reddened with anxiety, and she muttered, "Why do these things always happen to me?"

She had hoped that after cutting ties with Jeff, her life would finally settle down. She wondered, 'Why does trouble keep finding me?'

Byron

to drive the point home, but

moment of silence, he asked, "How long have

determined not to let herself cry in front of him. "I

your things. You're

her sadness instantly vanished. She stared at him in

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Chapter 32

"My apartment."

Maeve was taken aback.

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he was just saying it on impulse, but when she found herself standing in the

+5

to pack-just two suitcases. The furniture in her old place belonged to Pinehurst Apartments, so there was no

plants and vegetables on her balcony, it was already late, so Byron said they could

just two hours, her

standing there for?" Byron asked as he

last time she was only using the kitchen counter. Now, she'd be living here long-term, and that made her feel unexpectedly nervous. are you sure it's okay for me to stay here? I won't be

Um, a

Byron shot her

a glance. "When I stayed at

"Of course not."

what are you worrying

feel much

Mr.

At this

awkward. "The guest room is empty right now. I'll

in

Sho

willing to share the bed, I'm not going to be difficult about it." thought, 'Sleeping

Still,

but feel like their roles

she turned her attention to

lask you

bottles of water from the fridge and looked at

as she made the request. "I only need a small section, and I promise I'll keep it neat and clean. I'll even take care of the regular upkeep." "You don't need to ask me about things like that. Do whatever you want," Byron replied, handing her one of the water bottles, his dark eyes meeting hers. "And not just the balcony-anything in this place." Maeve

saying I can treat the whole place like

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