The Heir's Secret Bride

Chapter 54

Maeve's attention had long drifted over to their conversation. When she heard that Byron planned to be discharged in just two days, she was taken aback. Given how serious his injuries were, staying in the hospital for a month would have been minimal. She thought, It has only been a little over a week, and he is already talking about leaving? She couldn't help but voice her concern. "Mr. Medaniel, your body hasn't fully recovered yet. Leaving the hospital now might slow down your recovery..." Byron didn't even look at her, his tone cold. "That's not your concern."

Maeve felt a sharp sting in her chest and quickly turned her head to hide the sudden moisture in her eyes. She thought. What is going on? What have I done to upset him?

This frosty atmosphere lingered even after Byron was discharged from the hospital.

Maeve had just started at Ĕternal

Hope and and was still

Meanwhile, Byron was swamped with work that hadding her footing, so she'd been busy these past few days trying to get up to speed

Both of them Maeve

had piled up during his hospital stay, spending most of his time in the study.

seemed intent on avoiding each other. Even though they lived under the same roof, they rarely crossed paths, except during meals or when necessary. resolved not to speak to him unless absolutely necessary.

was frustrated, too. She

Today, she stayed late at the office, nearly until 8:30 PM, to finish reviewing Eternal Hope's design archives.

As she waited by the curb for a cab, a white Ferrari pulled up beside her. The window rolled down, revealing Alex's warm and refined face. I'll give you a ride," Alex said.

Maeve, why are you heading home so late? Hop declined without hesitation. "Thank you, Mr. Brown, but I'll just catch a cab.

Recalling wha

"It's tough to get a cab at this hour, and

Maeve

what Ava had mentioned be it's not safe for ay Softly. "Do I need to get out and open the woman to be out alone," Alex said gently. "Come on, get in." Maeve checked the time. It was late, and recent news reports about safety flashed through her mind, making her reconsider.

Alex chuckled

door for you?"

need." Maeve quickly shook her head. "Then... I

gave him her address, and Alex entered it into the

while now. How are you settling in?" Alex asked as he focused on the road. Maeve nodded slightly. "Everything's going well. The

at a red light, Alex's

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your eye

Her

were so and gentle. Her eyes, reflecting the light, sparkled like stars.

you just come from a paint session? You've got something on

quickly pulled out her phone to check. Sure enough, there

nose

too close while drawing and accidentally brushed against it..." she explained, embarrassed, as she took out a tissue to wipe it off. "Better

Then,

burst of inspiration struck him, breaking through the creative block he'd been stuck in. The image of rose on a snowy mountaintop.... Quickly jotting down this idea

he saw her, a new idea would come to mind.

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out, leaning down to thank Alex through the window, "Thank you for driving me home, Mr. Brown. Take care on your way back." Of course, Alex replied with a smile. "Get some

s Maeve said, giving him a wave as

turned and headed into the building, taking the elevator

opened

sharp features softened, giving him an air of cool detachment as he focused on the tablet in front of him. When he heard the door open, he didn't even glance up, his attention still fixed on the

wrist casts had been removed, Maeve considered saying something but decided against it. Instead, she headed to the

minutes later, she returned, picked some greens from the balcony garden, and went back

aroma of

that in the past ten minutes, he'd only

smiling so brightly with another man outside, but the moment she stepped inside, she couldn't be bothered to say a word. What is that about? Has she gone mute?' Irritated, Byron

with

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instead of bringing the plate to him, Maeve placed it on