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..."

out a chuckle, his fingers casually stroking her soft hand. "No matter how fragile you might be, you're

in anger. "If

softened with a faint

and she quickly retorted, "Why would I

her

him away and snapped, "Who's jealous of Karen?

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 in

on that."

mention of Alex, his eyes darkened as he questioned, "Then what's going on between you and that pretty boy? Aren't you two

you overthinking this?" Maeve countered, feeling both aggrieved and perplexed. "Isn't it more

silence, he said with a serious tone. "I see Karen as a friend. It's not what you think "

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only cared about Karen and showed no concern for me at all. How can I believe that he sees her as just a friend? Does he even hear what he's saying? Marve thought, feeling hurt. Maeve's eyes dimmed. "You don't need to explain to me.

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

silenced her with a fierce kiss, leaving her unable 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 his rationality. Due to her illness, Maeve's body was warmer than usual. Byron's lips pressed against hers with an intensity that felt

when it's over, he uttered, his voice raspy with a dangerous edge. Maeve's lashes fluttered, but before she could respond, he pressed her down, forcing her to accept

that if Byron was