The Heir's Secret Bride

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"I've seen everything I need to see. Isn't it too late for you to be shy now?" Byron did not care about Maeve's little struggle. He used one hand to restrain her waist with absolute control and lifted the blanket under her. Then, he slowly rubbed her skin.

Maeve was like a captured animal. She lost all her strength and lay down with a red face and tears in the corners of her eyes, She did not know if it was because she was uncomfortable or embarrassed.

Byron looked up and saw her face, which was as red as a rose. Her eyelashes fluttered like butterfly wings. Her behavior aroused the desire to destroy in his heart. He wanted to wreck her until she cried like he did to her last night.

Byron's eyes were filled with desires, but he suppressed them. After applying the ointment, he covered her with the blanket again. Maeve's face was buried under the blanket, revealing only the tips of his ears. She was just a little bit away from dying on the spot.

Ever since Maeve was young, she treated herself every time she fell or hit something. Her parents rarely cared about her. In the past, she had also fantasized about whether someone would gently blow on her wound and patiently apply medicine for her after she fell or got injured. However, this was beyond her expectations. She felt she could die peacefully.

Byron knew Maeve was shy, so he stopped teasing her and placed the ointment on the table. "Every morning and every night, remember?"

"Noted Maeve silently wrapped herself tightly in the blanket, but she made a mental note on how to apply the ointment.

Byron did not leave immediately. He asked again, "Now, do you have any idea who drugged you?"

jacuzzi that day. I was fine during the day. Then at night, I went to have coffee. As I took a sip. I felt the coffee tasted funny, so I stopped drinking it. Now that everything that happened, I think there is something wrong with that coffee." Her taste buds were quite sensitive. However, she didn't overthink it then and thought it was

address?" Byron asked,

picked up his coat. "I'm going to the company. Call me if you need anything." Maeve nodded under the blanket. "Alright,

Maeve finally dared lift the blanket to take a breather. She sat and moved her legs. It was so painful that she gritted

off after her order had been fulfilled. Even better, Byron didn't have a day off.

carpet in the living room. She began to study the series design that Eternal Hope was preparing. Remembering her phone was out of battery, she plugged in the charger But when

are you okay? Call me back when

was puzzled. 'Why do they seem

messages, Alex immediately called

I'm having a week off and staying at home." Maeve asked in confusion, "What

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I know you weren't in your room. But although Piers said you had already returned home, I'm still worried and need to ensure you're safe.

me. That drunkard had come for me! If Maeve hadn't left the hotel and returned to her room instead, she would have been scared just thinking about what would

you're fine. Have a

looking forward

hair, feeling troubled. She didn't know who could be so vicious as to use such a dirty method to deal with her. But almost

become famous internationally, she would do anything to help her. Maeve clicked on Finesse Bloom's official