The Heir's Secret Bride

Chapter 189

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After leaving the hospital, Alex drove Maeve to a high-class privite restaurant. Worried she would feel uncomfortable, Alex chose an elegant seat by the window on the third floor. It was covered by a hollow room divider which gave a hint of privacy. The place was only open three days a week and had to be booked in advance, there were not many customers.

The owner is the great-grandson of a chef who served the royal palace and earned his second Michelin star at 28 Alex handed the menu to Maeve and said with a warm smile, "You have to try their bone marrow, it's out of this world!" Maeve looked up and smiled. "Well, since you so, I might as well try it. She scanned the menu from top to bottom and drew a tick on a few of her favorite dishes.

Suddenly remembering something, she crossed some checkboxes and changed her order. Alex took back the menu and noticed this. He asked curiously. "I remember you like these dishes very much. Why did you cross them out?"

"My doctor said I have gastritis, and I don't dare to eat anything too spicy." Maeve waved her hand helplessly. Moreover, her gynecologist also reminded her to pay attention to her diet and eat lighter and more nutritious food. Not long after, the dishes they ordered were served one after another.

"Dear guests, the soup you ordered is made with spices that can nourish your body, however, it is not suitable for pregnant women or patients with high blood pressure. Therefore, the head chef asked me to come over and ask. We'll cook it after the two of you confirm that there's no problem with it, the waiter said dutifully.

Alex nodded. "It's fine. You can cook it."

"Wait." Maeve Reese stopped the waiter. "Is it all food cooked with medicinal herbs that pregnant women can't touch?"

The waiter nodded with a smile. "Yes, ma'am. Our restaurant is famous for its use of spices. However, some food may be too strong for people with certain conditions. For example, pregnant ladies. Some of our ingredients can pose a threat to fetal development. Most of their customers were rich or noble, so they had to be careful with what they served.

forced a smile as her face turned paler. No wonder the gynecologist told her to pay attention to her diet. Otherwise, it would cause adverse consequences

but was mostly bland. It didn't suit her tongue. Fortunately, her appetite had improved recently and she had not eaten much. Maeve believed she would be fine. "Maeve, are you alright?" Alex noticed that Maeve's face looked odd. He frowned slightly. "Is your stomach upset again?" "No, I'm feeling fine. Maeve pulled herself together and shook her head. "Alex, thank you

wider, and his eyes emitted

apetite. Other than the spiced

sour and sweet, and Maeve ate ravenously. Seeing Alex smiling at him,

seemed to be able to

see something in his eyes at that moment, and there was a hint of confusion in his bright eyes. But before she could think further, Alex added, "Maeve, there's something I need to

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Chapter 189

Tell me. I'm all cars: Maeve thought he would talk about something serious, so she immediately straightened her back like an

seeing Maeve's behavior. He straightened his face and continued, "When I first saw you, I was only attracted by your design and cherished your alent. But after you showed your outstanding performance, I realized you are much more than a talented designer. You had my interest, and now you

eyes widened in shock as she looked at him, not knowing what to do. However, Alex smiled. "I wanted to take things slowly. I'm waiting until you are ready and have a good impression of me before telling you my feelings. However, I feel that I can't wait that long. You're so beautiful. No one can ever hate you. I'm afraid others might take over if I'm being too slow. I like you, Maeve, and I wonder you are

was gentle despite his impatience. There was no angularity in it, only the calmness and distantness that had settled over more than 20 years. At that moment, he could only see Maeve in his eyes. His eyes were filled with the love and affection that young people had. When faced with the nervousness and uneasiness

type of gaze before. After all, she used to be like this. She could understand how sincere A, and she didn't want to brush him off and trample on his sincerity. Ex's words were. However, she was not ready to start

moment, a cold and deep voice suddenly barged

Her heart skipped a beat. Byron stood before her.

his emotions and greeted Byron. "Have you eaten?