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.

"I had business at the office, so I left after you fell asleep. I

back."

heaved a sigh of relief. "So

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"Byron, Dr. Chatterly is already at the hospital with your grandfather. Your father wants you there now. Byron was surprised

nodded slightly. Suddenly, he thought of something and turned to ask Maeve in a deep

Maeve nodded.

you do to make them

life before. He owed me one, so I didn't have to do anything?" There was

He'd only get angry,

was better not to

e process.

truth. But with Alexis hurrying him, he decided to let

attack on Grandpa. We'll have answers by tomorrow.

at Maeve's stunned face. His cold voice gradually softened as he said, "Stay home and wait for

With that, he left.

stood rooted to the ground. Her eyes were filled with tears, and she almost couldn't hold them

he

his words

He believed her.

That was enough.

was at

three hours, and he was sent back

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

doctor. They had witnessed how he saved someone from the brink of death and truly admired him. Some people were just born

how long will it take for my father to

saving him enough? Now I have to predict when he'll wake up too?" Jaylen's eyes

the top of the company hierarchy, Jason wasn't used to anyone

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a favor to ask of Jaylen now, he didn't want to appear

Mcdaniel is just worried that his father might experience another critical

insulting my medical skills!"

"No, no. Of course not! You've

abilities, you're free to find someone else." Jaylen scribbled a prescription and tossed

attending doctor and the others looked

some reason, they

certainly didn't hold back with

their reactions, Jaylen picked up his medical bag