The Heir's Secret Bride

Chapter 199

"That's why I'm back. Byron stared at her. "Finish your meal, and we'll talk

Maeve lowered her eyes to hide her complicated thoughts. She then picked up the fork and began eating.

She was indeed hungry

She'd only had half a chocolate bar since yesterday.

The table was filled with her favorite dishes. It was clear Byron had specifically asked the chef to make them light and healthy.

Maeve felt a surge of bittersweet emotion hit her, but she quickly swallowed it down.

After finishing a bowl of noodles, she put down the fork with a heavy heart.

"I'm done."

"Finish the soup. Byron said in a deep voice.

Maeve looked at the bowl of mushroom soup before her. Although she'd lost her appetite, she obediently sipped until it was gone.

"You're too slow." Byron glanced at the time on his watch and frowned slightly. "I still have a conference call to take. Čo wait for me in your room.

Maeve opened her mouth to protest, but he was already pulling out his phone, clearly ready to leave. Frustrated, she threw him a glare before heading upstairs. As she climbed, she muttered to herself.

She was the one eating, not him. Why couldn't he just talk and let her get on with it?

Byron was oblivious to her grumbling. He calmly put away his phone and took the other set of stairs up..

Back in her room, Maeve waited anxiously. It wasn't long before sleepiness crept over her, and she dozed off by the window,

Not long after, Byron entered.

As if he had expected this, he carefully covered her with a blanket and turned up the temperature of the air conditioner before turning around to leave. When Maeve woke up, it was already the next morning-

Rubbing her messy long hair, she sat up. She quickly washed up and went out to look for Byron.

To her surprise, she bumped into him the moment she went out.

"I'm sorry, I accidentally fell asleep yesterday!" Maeve looked frustrated with herself. "I was just so exhausted. I really didn't mean it...

In her haste, a fine-sheen of sweat dotted her nose.

flickered. He gulped before saying faintly, "I had business at the office, so I left

back."

relief. "So about that thing you wanted to

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Alexis approached them from the elevator and interrupted him. "Byron, Dr. Chatterly is already at the hospital with your grandfather. Your father

it." Byron nodded slightly. Suddenly, he thought of something and turned to ask Maeve in a deep voice. "Were you the one who

Maeve nodded.

you do to make

leisurely, "Nothing. You know I saved Mr. Chatterly's life before. He owed me one, so I didn't have to do anything?" There was no way she

He'd only get angry,

not to tell

e process.

Alexis hurrying him, he

the attack on Grandpa. We'll have answers by tomorrow. As long as you're innocent, no one can lay blame on

face. His cold voice gradually softened as he said, "Stay home

With that, he left.

Her eyes were filled with tears, and she almost couldn't hold them

he

his words

He believed her.

That was enough.

was

lasted for nearly three hours, and

hand in the pocket of his white coat and the other taking Gilbert's pulse. He looked as casual as ever. However, no one in the

the brink of death and truly admired him. Some people were just born with a natural gift

how long will it take for

saving him enough? Now I have to predict when he'll

used to anyone talking to him this

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since he had a favor to ask of Jaylen now, he

Mr. Mcdaniel is just worried that his father might experience another

insulting my medical skills!" Jaylen looked at

his head. "No, no. Of course not!

my abilities, you're free to find someone else." Jaylen scribbled a prescription and tossed it on the table. "Don't bother me

doctor and the

some reason,

didn't hold

their reactions, Jaylen picked up his medical bag and headed