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,

back."

"So

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elevator and interrupted him. "Byron, Dr. Chatterly is already at the hospital with your

slightly. Suddenly, he thought of something and turned to ask

Maeve nodded.

did you do to

from him. She hesitated liefly before answering 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

He'd only get angry,

better not to

e process.

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

are investigating the attack on Grandpa. We'll have answers by tomorrow. As long as you're

stunned face. His cold voice gradually softened as he said,

With that, he left.

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

once had he said

his words were

He believed her.

That was enough.

was at

had lasted for nearly three hours, and he was sent back to

taking Gilbert's pulse. He looked as casual as ever. However, no one in the ward dared to underestimate his medical

They had witnessed how he saved someone from the brink of death and truly

how long will it take for my

I have to predict when

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

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since he had a favor to ask of Jaylen

Chatterly, Mr. Mcdaniel is just worried that his father might experience another critical episode while still unconscious like

medical skills!" Jaylen looked at

assistant quickly shook his head. "No, no. Of course

scribbled a prescription and tossed it on the table. "Don't bother me with trivial questions that

and

reason, they

didn't hold back

Jaylen picked up his medical bag and headed toward