The Heir's Secret Bride

Chapter 130

Byron naturally sensed Maeve's resistance. He tightened his arm around her waist, holding her securely in his embrace,

Maeve knew she couldn't match his strength, so she stopped struggling Exhausted, she closed her eyes and said, "Can you let go of me? I'm not used to being held while I sleep

"Liar," Byron whispered in her ear, his voice low and hoarse. "Last night, you slept soundly in my arms."

Marve's eyes snapped open, and she replied in disbelief, "Last night, you placed a heat pack on my back, and it got so hot I could barely stand it. The heat pack was particularly hard, making her uncomfortable even as she slept Why did he think it was a good idea to use a heat pack on someone with a fever? she wondered.

Byron fell silent, his deep-set eyes narrowing. "Did you see a heat pack on the bed this morning

She searched her memory but couldn't recall seeing one, feeling puzzled. Then what was that-

Before Maeve could finish her question, Byron leaned in, murmuring a few words in her ear. Within seconds, her ears flushed red. He laughed softly beside her, his voice so husky it sent shivers down her spine.

"Y-you... Maeve's voice trembled as she struggled to speak, her limbs flailing as she tried to free herself from his arms.

Her efforts were in vain. Despite using all her strength, she couldn't break free from his hold. Instead, her resistance only fueled Byron's growing desire, making him tighten his hold around her waist.

"Move again, and you'll have to deal with the consequences, Byron warned, his voice both intimidating and alluring. His words made Maeve freeze, shrinking into his embrace as she shivered from the mounting tension. "Are you for real?" Marve's voice quivered. Tim still sick, and you're acting like this..."

his fingers casually stroking her soft hand. "No matter how

woman?" Maeve bit her lip in anger. "If you want a woman, go

was palpable, and Byron's eyes softened with a

she quickly retorted,

said teasingly, holding her slender waist and turning her to face

snapped, "Who's jealous

her as he asked, "This morning when you said I was seeing another woman, were you referring to Karen At the time, he had thought she was just talking nonsense to escape the situation. Maeve looked him

on that."

as he questioned, "Then what's going on between you and that pretty

countered, feeling both aggrieved and perplexed. "Isn't it

was at a loss for words. After a moment of silence, he said with a serious tone. "I see Karen as

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all. How can I believe that he sees her as just a friend? Does

you not to mention that word again?" He thought in frustration, 'After all the explanations I've given, she's still harboring unfounded jealousy! Is she

to utter a single word. His chest seemed to burn with a fiery rage, and Maeve's mention of divorce only made the flames flare up, consuming the last bit of

it's over, he uttered, his voice raspy with a dangerous edge. Maeve's lashes

so keenly that if Byron