The Heir's Secret Bride

Chapter 109

"I'm not joking with you." Maeve said, holding back the tears in her eyes. "Previously, you said we would go to the family court to settle the divorce procedures after Gilbert's health improved. Now that it's been so long, it's time for us to get a divorce." "It's up to me whether we get a divorce or not, Byron said. "When did it become your place to bring it up?" "You're being unreasonable!" Maeve said.

Buzz.

Suddenly, the elevator shook violently. As it stopped descending all the lights went out.

It was pitch black all around, so dark that one could not even see one's fingers.

"What's going on?" Maeve was so frightened that she grabbed the thing beside her, but she felt a warm sensation.

"Maeve, where are you touching?" Byron's anger was interrupted by the sudden stop of the elevator. He removed her hand from his chest and held it instead. "It's an elevator malfunction. It won't be long before it's fixed.” bit her lip, not responding

Maeve The constricting darkness reminded her of the torment of being locked up by her parents and counting the seconds in the dark/It was like a fire burning her heart. Fear and panic surged in her heart, and her body trembled.

afraid now. hub into a l

She was

into a broad and warm embrace.

Byron's cold

s cold voice reached her ears. "Weren't you very bold when you brought up divorce earlier? pull away from his embrace.

re

Maeve pursed her lips, wanting to pull However, he

he gently pressed her head down and

"Don't move. If you're afraid, just hold on tighter Pulled her back into his arms.

Maeve was stunned. Her cheek which was pressed against his chest was slightly raised. In the darkness, she couldn't see his current expression.

She smelled a fait cedarwood scent on him, giving her a sense of security as if she had descended from the clouds to solid ground.

She absorbed the warmth in his arms with some longing. She knew that it did not belong to her, but she could not bear to let go..

to return to normal and the lights to

her thoughts and used her remaining strength to pull away from Byron's arms, not daring to look

Maeve's cheeks flushed as she retorted angrily, "I'm not shy. It was out of necessity. You

Chapter lob

Byron's thin lips curled up, he heard Maeve continue, "We're about to get a divorce. It's best to avoid this kind of

His

s instantly darkened.

I treated

been very kind to

her and asked coldly, "You dissatisfied with my identity then, right?

She thought,

drivers? Isn't the real issue the gap

Maeve wanted to

she could not say anything. She bit her lip and

squinted. "You don't want your Christmas present anymore,

heart skipped a

both the Christmas gift and his answer when he returned. If it had been before this

hide the disappointment in her eyes. Even her mouth felt bitter. "I don't want it

Maeve lowered

became colder and colder. The last trace of warmth in his eyes as

well. Maeve,

moment, a "ding" could be heard, and the elevator

and slid down a few inches. She bit her lip hard to prevent herself from losing control of her emotions on the

walked straight out of the elevator.

Maeve leane

Mae

before, where I was merely a decorative object controlled by others, and expressing my own opinions led to being dismissed. Even, more so, I don't want to give everything and end up with only disdainful and perfunctory responses. He even tried to hide my status when introducing me in public, believing that I was not worthy. I don't want to be so meek anymore. There's no equality if there is a mismatch in backgrounds. This isn't his

all the way and arrived

In

In the Byron

others.

floor, Ray and Jarrett were already having a great time.

bar expressionlessly, and took out a bottle of alcohol to drink without regard

still dare to bother you?" Holding the glass

loves you is a lie," Ray said without hesitation. "A woman's words

expression instantly darkened, his eyes showing a state of emotional instability.