The Heir's Secret Bride

Chapter 194

Seeing the girl's expression. Maeve felt a sudden surge of concem.

This girl seemed different from most people.

Maybe she couldn't understand what Maeve was saying.

Watching the girl on the verge of tears, Maeve decided to wipe the dirt off her face and hands with a handkerchief.

Then she applied a band-aid to the girl's scraped palm.

"All done." Maeve smiled at her. Just be careful next time and try not to fall."

The girl blinked, tears still on her face, but she broke into a silly grin.

Maeve put the handkerchief away and returned to watering the flowers.

The girl followed closely behind. Maeve turned around, worried she might bump into the girl.

"I have candy for you," Maeve said, pulling out a mint-flavored lollipop from her pocket. "How about you go over there and stay out of my way while I water the flowers?"

The girl snatched the candy, tore it open, and ate it without moving an inch, grinning at Maeve,

Maeve couldn't help but feel exasperated.

this girl seemed to just attach to Macve.

Just then, a servant rushed over, apologizing to Maeve. "Ms. Reese, I'm sorry. She's a bit mentally challenged and doesn't behave quite normally. She didn't offend you, did she?" Maeve shook her head. "No, she's been quite well-behaved."

"That's good." The servant grabbed the girl's arm and pulled her away. "Come on, let's go back. If Mr. Mcdaniel finds out you're out here, he'll be furious."

Seeing the girl's pained expression, Maeve couldn't help but interject, "Wait, be gentle with her. You might hurt her."

The servant nodded but didn't ease up at all.

looked longingly in Maeve's direction, mumbling something

'Is this girl some relative

Otherwise, the servant wouldn't dare

Mcdaniel family. "Maeve." Byron rounded the corner of the hallway,

air. I thought I'd water the flowers while I was at it." Byron frowned slightly. "She asked you to water the flowers, didn't she?

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really follow Alexis's orders just because Alexis gave her two cards?

his gaze, waiting for Maeve to wash her

all, this was a matter concerning the Mcdaniel family, and

better than

even if he only made

couldn't help but reflect that cooking skills

Gilbert brought out gifts he had prepared in advance

for Maeve

with a smile. "It'd be great if I could have a great-grandchild soon." Maeve's cheeks flushed. "Thank you,

Maeve's hands and said softly, "Grandpa. Maeve is

shot him a disapproving look. "Maeve is still

said, "You're still in great shape and will live to

Gilbert chuckled, clearly pleased. "Well then, I can take care of

smiled faintly

and whispered, "Why did you give

double the fortune. Don't you want it?" Byron shot her a glance. "Later, make sure to accept whatever mom and dad give you, too." Maeve said, "Alright. Gifts from elders

Byron's usually sharp gaze softened slightly, his voice enchanting. "Next year will go smoothly for you." Maeve felt

slightly lowered face, she felt enveloped in his affection, unsure whether it was the dazzling chandelier above or the expression on his face that illuminated her heart. Suddenly, Maeve really wanted to kiss

was wrong, and she couldn't make

you thinking about?" Byron raised an eyebrow, noticing her

said softly, honestly, "Right now, I want to kiss you, but there are

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her blunt words,

difficult about that?'

in confusion as a cool kiss unexpectedly landed