The Heir's Secret Bride

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

drive the point home, but when he saw the tears welling

asked, "How long

the corners of her eyes, determined not to let

pack your things. You're moving

shocked that 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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impulse, but when she found herself standing in the living room of his apartment, she still

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her old place belonged to Pinehurst Apartments,

vegetables on her balcony, it was already

just two hours, her entire living situation had

are you standing there for?"

it wasn't her first time in his apartment, 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

Um, a

Byron shot her

her a glance. "When I stayed at your place,

"Of course not."

what are

straightforward reply eased the tension in Maeve's chest, making her feel much more at ease. Mcdaniel, which room

Mr.

At this

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

blinked in surprise. "So,

Sho

you prefer to squeeze onto the couch-it's up to you." Maeve quickly shook her head. "If you're willing to share the bed, I'm not going to be difficult about it." thought, 'Sleeping on the

Still,

couldn't help but feel like their roles had

turned her attention to the open

lask you a favor?"

bottles of water from the fridge and looked at her.

I use part of your balcony to grow some vegetables?" Maeve's cheeks flushed 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

thought, 'Is he saying I can treat the whole place like it is mine? As if I were the