The Heir's Secret Bride

Chapter 40

Chapter 40

Maeve's heart was racing, but she quickly pulled out her phone. Let me see if there's anything nearby that could help us stop the car." The speed at which she regained her composure caught Byron's attention.

He had assumed she was easily frightened-like when she was nearly in tears after being followed.

But t now, in a life-and-death situation, she was remarkably calm. That was just what he needed; she wouldn't get in the way.

"Mr. Mcdaniel, what about that forest at the base of the mountain?" Maeve zoomed in on the map and showed him the

screen.

Byron took a quick glance. "Got it. Sit tight."

The second-to-last sharp turn was just a hundred yards ahead.

"Hold on." Byron's voice remained steady, so calm it betrayed no hint of panic. "Grip the seat."

Maeve did as he she said, squeezing her eyes shut.

Mae

The next second, the car whipped around the turn with such force that it felt like she might be thrown out by the sheer inertia. It was a stark reminder of how dangerous it was to take a turn without using the brakes. After they cleared the turn, Maeve didn't dare relax-one more still lay ahead.

By the time they reached the straight stretch of road, Maeve was so drained she slumped back in her seat, her voice hoarse. "Mr. Mcdaniel, thank goodness you're such a skilled driver."

If it weren't for his control, they might not have made it through the night.

Byron was left speechless.

"How far to the forest?"

Maeve quickly checked her phone. "Turn left at the next junction. It's five hundred yards from there."

"Alright." "Byron's

hesitated,

Maeve "It doesn't

Adam's apple bobbed slightly as he suddenly asked, "Are you scared?"

then answered honestly, "Yes."

look scared either, Mr. Mcdaniel," Maeve replied, trying to sound light-hearted. "Maybe I've picked up on your confidence-I feel like we'll be okay." Byron let out a low

was clearly still afraid, but she was more concerned about affecting his focus as the "driver," so she didn't say it

Maeve's expression turned serious. "Mr. Mcdaniel, we're almost

their only

of of this safely. They had to

do you trust

but she

Chapter 40

seatbelt, close your eyes, and no matter

didn't hesitate and

the Maybach hurtled toward the trees, Maeve

driver's seat, holding her securely against him.

could process what was happening, a thunderous crash echoed in her

The

car shook

as it spun out

saw the passenger window shatter, and a thick tree branch smashed through, gouging deep scratches into the

it likely would

instead, she felt enveloped in a warm

felt like an eternity

When Maeve woke

Byron,

""Mr. Mcdaniel?"

Mr.

up,

a VIP room at the First Hospital, jolted out of a nightmare.

move; you're still receiving an IV." A nurse gently pressed down on her hand. "Mr. Mcdaniel is in another room. His condition is more serious, so

dare move, her eyes filled with worry. "What... what happened

has a mild concussion, a fractured right hand, and his left knee was dislocated

police mentioned that when they rescued you, Byron had you tightly shielded in his arms. It

before losing consciousness wasn't just my imagination. Byron

seat has an airbag?' It wasn't until the car window shattered that

fully recovered. It's

Just

can only look through the glass. You can't go

eyes brightened. "Thank

IV was finished, Maeve, despite the sharp pain in her shoulder, followed the nurse to the hallway outside Byron's 08:27 Wed,

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