The Heir's Secret Bride

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Chapter 183

She didn't even know why he had so much energy, especially after just returning from a business trip.

It was as if he hadn't done anything in the past hour or so.

But that was something she only dared to dwell on in her mind.

Maeve hurriedly rolled out of bed, wrapping a thin blanket around herself as she headed to the bathroom.

Her instincts were right-she had gotten her period.

A deeper blush crept over her face as she associated it

it with the earlier events.

She changed out of her stained panties, took a shower, and slipped into her pajamas.

When she emerged, she saw Byron approaching with a cold expression, a touch of unsatisfied frustration still lingering on

his brow.

He l looked like a beast that hadn't gotten enough sleep and had been rudely awakened-exuding an aura of danger.

Maeve felt an urge to laugh but restrained herself for the sake of her own wellbeing.

"Come in and help me shave," Byron said gruffly before walking into the bathroom.

Maeve suppressed a smile and followed him, deciding not to turn him down since he was still in that mood.

As it turned out, men's words were unreliable.

Byron hac

had said he was going to shave, but he hadn't mentioned that he wouldn't try anything else.

There were always a hundred ways to stir up a little fun, even if they didn't go all the way.

The next

t morning, Maeve woke up to find that her period was unusually light.

was only a small spot of

than the initial discomfort, she

did

this felt a bit

could make a hospital appointment. After

Suvin Group today, and dressing too casually might offend the principal who had been immersed in the fashion world for years.

Sunset Cafe, at the table by the window in the far corner, Maeve sat

ordered an icecream float

Reese, your outfit today is striking," Karina remarked appreciatively, her gaze lingering on Maeve's earrings. "It seems Suvin Group made

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smiled modestly "Bunks for the

just because it

why we chose you,

thought for a moment. "Is it because my designs align with Suvin

smiled. "Yes, "Yes, but not

designs are indeed unique and full of energy, but they're still developing-not yet at a point where

the bluntness, just a little surprised. "Then why did you

Karina then

like a withered

that

The i

for for

That

flower only blooms in the snow and fades in less than half a season. But it still outshines ever-blooming flowers and became Erancia's could be like that, becoming something precious, even

skills or education, but simply

usually polite smile

Maeve pressed

Suvin

think that's why we chose you," Karina

thoughtfully, then asked with a smile, "Can I ask

there was no need for a publicity stunt by doing

her was what drove Suvin Group to continue

flicker of sadness

sensitive subject, you can

It's because Suvin Group's founder once lost a daughter, and she didn't want that kind of pain

heart clenched, as if

and then said, "Suvin Group's founder must have been