The Heir's Secret Bride

Chapter 126

Chapter 127

Maeve's arm ached slightly, and she furrowed her brow, retorting. "What does it matter to you who I live next to? Your precious Karen is still waiting for you. I don't need your concern here."

"Maeve, stop trying to provoke me," Byron uttered with a chilling tone, his eyes glinting ominously. "Reject him, do you hear me?"

"Why should I listen to you? What right do you have to control me?"

His grip on Maeve's arm was unyielding. No matter how hard she struggled, she couldn't break free. Annoyed, she snapped,

"Let go

Byron grabbed her shoulders, forcing her to face him. He took a glance at Alex, who looked puzzled inside the car, but his words were directed at Maeve. "You'd better do as I say, or I'll kiss you right in front of him. Do you believe I won't?" he hissed under his breath. How shameless. Maeve exclaimed internally. Her face flushed with anger, and she felt a strong urge to bite him. Then, her rage turned into a laugh. Fine, if you're not afraid of him thinking we're involved in an incestuous relationship, then go ahead.

Byron was momentarily at a loss for words, his expression freezing and growing even colder. "You think I won't?"

At that moment, Alex, sensing something was amiss, stepped out of the car and asked with a frown, "Is everything okay?"

Maeve quickly seized the chance before Byron could speak. "Alex, my uncle is afraid that my aunt will find out about his womanizing ways, so he's pressuring me to keep it a secret"

Byron's face darkened instantly at the mention of "womanizing

ever sought out other

let me go now?

his jaw in

wrong to pursue other women when you're married. Threatening Maeve won't solve anything. You

be a womanizer. He seems so proper and repressive, Alex thought to himself. I thought it was just that woman's

Byron said coldly, gripping her wrist tightly and pulling her closer. He leaned in and

deflating her resistance instantly. "Are you threatening me with the

the apartment and wait for me. If you're not around when I return, you'll face the consequences." Byron

would have had Byron sign the contract at the resort. Now, he was using it as

did your uncle say to you?" Alex asked with concern. "Did he threaten you to keep it from your

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smile as she replied, "No, he just wants me

ride and take

time. Otherwise, I'd feel too embarrassed to go

fight you for

Maeve arrived at the vintage apartment. Perhaps it was because she had been away for too long, but as she looked at the familiar furnishings, she

something. Maeve quickly walked to the terrace. To her surprise, the vegetables she had thought Byron would throw away were still in place. The watering can was running slowly, set on

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