The Heir's Secret Bride

Chapter 41

Henry quickly patted him on the back. "Please don't get so worked up. Your health comes first."

Gilbert took a few deep breaths to steady himself, then asked, "What's Neville been up to lately?"

"Mr. Mcdaniel is still recuperating at the sanatorium in the mountains. It seems he's had another flare-up recently."

Have

someone look into his accounts. See if there's been any unusual activity," Gilbert instructed. Then he added, "Whether you find anything or not, make sure he's kept under strict watch, with no outside contact." "Understood. I'll take care of it right away." Gilbert nodded slightly and fell silent, absently rubbing his cane.

Henry lately caught on. "Under

He thought, Only Byron is t is fit to lead the Mcdaniel Group.

If Neville refuses to accept his place and tries to stir up trouble, he'd be better off staying in the mountains and focusing on his recovery. Otherwise, with the connections he's built within the Mcdaniel Group, who knows what kind of chaos he might cause. I never

'Maybe...

should d have stood tood by

and let Neville become the family's second young master in name!

Late at

at night, while the nurse was away, Maeve quietly slipped into the room next door and took a seat by the bed. Byron still showed no signs of waking up.

All day, the scene of the accident and the tense veins on his hand kept replaying in her mind.

The more she dwelled on it, the more restless she became, tossing and turning, unable to sleep.

t now, seeing him in front of her, the anxiety and unease in her heart finally began to settle.

"Please wake up soon," Maeve murmured softly, gently holding his uninjured left hand. "You don't want your grandpa to keep worrying about you, do you?"

The room was silent. Thin wisps of mist drifted from the humidifier, and the faint beeps of the heart monitor were the only sounds that broke the stillness.

"I'm worried too," she whispered, so softly it was almost lost in the air.

Maeve stayed until just before the nurse returned, then quietly left the room.

clicked shut, Byron, lying

up, she didn't even finish

Voices drifted from inside.

the car, you were clutching a girl tightly. I asked around-it's the same girl we saw

was lounging backward in a chair, leaning his arms on the backrest, and giving Byron a playful look. "What's the deal with two?

you

wasn't the type to play the hero. Ray couldn't picture him shielding a woman with

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was a shame there weren't any photos-he would've loved to keep one as

you die if you don't

this time, I really might," Ray

the door hit you on

momentarily speechless, then couldn't help but grumble. "How did I end up with a friend like you? It's not like dating is some big secret, yet you're keeping it from us. Remember when I openly shared Jarrett's secret about wetting the bed when he was nine?" through a magazine nearby, rolled his eyes. "You looking to die? You're still bringing up something from

deal? If we're friends, we should

Ray rubbed his chin. "You're hiding her from us, aren't you? Afraid she'll fall for me the moment

slightly, recalling Maeve's earlier compliments

to do with you," he replied coldly. "Keep

on having a nice chat with your

least say hi. I'm curious too-what kind of girl could make you risk your

you think," Byron cut them off c****ly. "I only saved her because my grandpa likes her. It was convenient. Even if it had been

firm and matter-of-fact tone brought a slightly, a subtle wave

door, Maeve's eyes dimmed

her because of Gilbert. But hearing it straight from his

right to dwell on his reasons for doing so. She should just be grateful. Anything

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knocked on the door. "Mr. Mcdaniel,

voice, Byron's expression tightened. He thought, 'Why does she have to

looks like you don't have a choice now," Ray said with a smug

Maeve had gotten drunk, and before they could even catch a glimpse

Byron replied c**lly. When he saw Maeve enter, looking pale in her hospital gown, his

tone. "I-I'm not as badly injured as you are, and it doesn't hurt much anymore. The

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me to move