The Heir's Secret Bride

Chapter 183

Chapter

184

Just as Maeve was lost in thought, her cell phone beeped

It was a message from Byron, asking her to come downstairs immediately.

She quickly gathered her things and headed down, momentarily stunned when she saw his car parked at the curb. This was the first time he had come to pick her up from work.

Usually, he just gave her a ride to work.

"Wait! Maeve thought, suddenly realizing something,

The Mcdaniel Group and Eternal Hope were in completely opposite directions, so he just specially took her to work before

A smile tugged at the corners of Maeve's lips as she jogged over pulled open the door, and slid into the back seat.

"What brings you here to pick me up today?" she a

asked.

Byron, flipping through some documents, paused for a second before responding coolly, "Just happened to be passing by didn't believe him, but she didn't feel the need to make him admit it. Instead, she stifled a quiet laugh.

Maeve

As she fastened her seatbelt, she habitually slipped her hands into her pockets to warm them, only to brush against the hard edge of a business card. Her lighthearted mood fell instantly. Two years-it wasn't long, but it wasn't short either.

If it had been two months ago, Maeve wouldn't have hesitated to pursue further studies at Gradelle University.

But now..

Maeve gazed absentmindedly at Byron's face, so bright and composed.

She had an attachment now.

And he had once told her, even without entering a relationship, that she was his wife.

If she chose to study abroad, there was no doubt their marriage would end.

She couldn't afford to give that up.

rat

"What's the matter?" Byron noticed her gaze and lifted his eyelids slightly. "You've been staring at me with that look for a while. What's on your mind?" So, staring at someone too long did get one noticed.

Maeve's ears warmed as she quickly averted her gaze. "Nothing, just trying to figure something out."

can ask me," Byron

hesitated, arranging her thoughts. But as soon as she opened her mouth, she felt like it

the car was heading in the wrong direction. Confusion flickered in her eyes. "This isn't the way back to the

After a

had Archer make a restaurant

Tha

Chapter 184

the sudden dinner plans?" Macve asked,

Byron

a lazy glance. Just

That worked-she didn't really feel like cooking

shimmering line that stretched into the distance, illuminating the

a phone call, she quietly poured herself a

Macve watching him, her chin propped on her hand, cheeks faintly flushed, and eyes

eyebrow arched when he noticed the nearly empty glass of red

permission to drink?" Byron snatched the glass from her and set it

a hand casually. "I know. I

waiter over to

breath, "Why didn't you wear the suit I designed for you?

I didn't?" Byron's gaze darkened. "I wore it the

of course, referring to the day of the

of her neck, her eyes

subject. Tell me-where

resort

"With who?" Byron asked.

Mason and a coworker,"

mildly surprised she'd answered so

Then,

her gaze growing unfocused,

love he suddenly

blushing face with her hand. "My dear brother-in-law, it's wrong of

with a

we're doing this, she'll be very

the glass of water

followed, with Byron's intense gaze

stammered before quickly retreating, fearing he'd

"Byron..."

Maeve

tried to say

as he interrupted her in a deep voice. "Drink

glanced at the glass of water, a mischievous smile twisting on her lips. "I want you

to let

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