The Heir's Secret Bride

Chapter 129

Maeve nearly choked on the pill she had yet to swallow. She quickly took a sip of water, and once the tightness in her throat eased, she cast a bitter glance at Byron. "That was ages ago. Are you still holding a grudge?" "Then why didn't you listen to me? You refused to wear a coat just to look good in the dead of winter, Byron said pointedly.

"I didn't catch this cold from not wearing a coat last time, Maeve argued.

Byron's gaze grew colder. "Who else but you would even think of sleeping on the couch without a blanket in the middle of winter?"

Maeve was at a loss for words, her defiant stance weakening. 'I didn't mean to fall asleep. I just got so wrapped up in my thoughts that I dozed off, she thought. But she didn't say anything more to avoid further reproach. Byron didn't press further. He took the empty cup from her hand and headed for the door.

"Where are you going?" Maeve asked, her gaze lingering on him Perhaps it was because of the illness, but she felt a strong desire to cling to him, reluctant to see him leave.

Byron cast a sidelong glance at her as though he could read her thoughts. "Go back to sleep. I'll be working outside." If he worked in the bedroom, she would never get any rest today.

"Alright." Maeve pulled the blanket up and quietly shrank back under it.

Byron's lips curled into a faint smile as he closed the door behind him.

Once the medicine took effect, Maeve fell asleep again. When she woke up, it was already dark outside. A wall lamp by the bed cast a warm, gentle glow that wasn't harsh on the eyes. In her groggy state, Maeve figured Byron must have turned it on. perhaps afraid she would be startled by waking up to complete darkness.

I'm not a child anymore, Maeve thought, her mind and emotions in disarray. Isn't he in love with Karen? Why is he being so nice to me?' All of this gave her the illusion that she was loved His kindness was like a drug, seeping into her very bones bit by bit until she could no longer resist. But she knew that this kindness was fleeting and wouldn't last forever.

out of pity or still needs my help with his grandfather. Whatever the reason, I must not get attached, Maeve thought, determined not

she heard a noise from the living room. She hurried over to find Byron standing by the window,

first glanced at her feet. After making sure that she was wearing shoes, he put the phone down

She gave a brief nod and turned away so he wouldn't notice her reaction. Even if it were just an illusion, she would still find

through her meal, Byron walked over

you eaten?" Maeve

many times he tried to wake her, she wouldn't rouse, so he decided to let her sleep. The food had gone cold, been reheated, and gone cold again until he became numb to his frustration

personal attack?" she muttered softly

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glanced at the phone on the table and saw the name "Karen" on the screen. Her initial pleasant mood instantly plummeted. She looked away, chewing her food, which now tasted like

herself, to put herself beneath him. She couldn't afford to lose herself. Byron glanced at the screen, his brows furrowing

Maeve stunned, thinking. He actually didn't answer Karen's

gaze, Byron raised an eyebrow.

to comprehend why he didn't pick up. She wondered, 'Could it be that he doesn't want to leave me alone while I'm sick?' Maeve felt her heart

to Byron, "Mr. Mcdaniel, I'd like

Byron feel so annoyed. 'She calls that pretty boy

do you want to say?" Byron's eyes narrowed, his voice cold and

the car, after which I was kidnapped. I have a habit of noting the license plate number before getting into a car, and I still remember it. "Although the kidnappers were masked, I can describe their build and height to

and he slowly lifted his head. "This matter cannot be reported to the police, and it must not be made public." He looked at Maeve, speaking