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..

the elevator to return to normal and the lights

to pull away from Byron's

she retorted angrily, "I'm not shy. It was out of necessity. You told me to hold on tighter." She thought, He made

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continue, "We're about to get a divorce. It's best to avoid this

His

s instantly darkened.

treated you well

very kind to

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

She thought,

do with drivers? Isn't the real issue

Maeve wanted to

anything. She bit her

squinted. "You don't want

heart skipped a

give me both the Christmas gift and his answer when he returned. If it had been before this point in time, I would have

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

Maeve lowered

and colder. The last trace of warmth in his eyes

Maeve,

could be heard, and

inches. She bit her lip hard to prevent herself from

the elevator. His slender legs moved quickly. Soon, he disappeared from Maeve's

Maeve leane

Mae

to accept it. I don't want to be treated like 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

and arrived at Starlight Pub

In

In the Byron

others.

room on the top floor, Ray and Jarrett were already having a great time. The place was

open, walked to the bar expressionlessly, and took out a bottle of alcohol to drink

Would they still dare to bother you?" Holding the glass with his fingertips, Byron said in a deep and serious voice, "Let me aşk you. What does it mean when a woman loves you a lot but still wants a divorce?

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

eyes showing a state of emotional instability.