The Heir's Secret Bride

Chapter 245

"Well?" Byron lifted her chin, forcing her to meet his gaze directly.

Maeve steeled herself and boldly said, I came to find that somewhat silly girl. I feared you wouldn't let me in, so I dressed a little. Is that so wrong?"

Byron sized her up. "You call this a little bit of dressing up?"

Her face was caked with makeup, and her features were so altered that there was hardly a trace of her original self. She resembled a flat painting with no distinct characteristics. Perhaps he should also compliment her on her skillful artistry. Maeve held her head high and stayed silent.

"What do you want with her?" Byron asked again.

Maeve bit her lip and remained silent. He was convinced she was responsible for hurting Gilbert, and if he knew her true intentions for being there, he would likely chase her out on the spot.

"Not going to say anything?" Byron narrowed his eyes dangerously. "Should I have someone chase you out right now?"

"Don't!" Maeve quickly grabbed his arm, beads of sweat forming on her forehead.

At that moment, there was a knock on the door. "Daddy, can I come in?" A soft yet composed child's voice came from outside.

Maeve was overjoyed as she whispered urgently to Byron, "Your son is here! Hurry up and let me go!"

Byron glanced at her and then casually said, "Come in.

Maeve froze, her eyes wide with disbelief. She thought, Is he out of his mind? Doesn't he care about being misunderstood by his son?'

Will pushed the door open and, seeing Byron leaning against the corner of the sofa awkwardly, asked curiously, "Daddy, are you not feeling well?"

desperate looks, silently urging him not to do anything reckless. She thought, "If his son sees us, what will that make

and replied to Will in a low voice, I might have a cold. You can say what you need from there; there's no

spread germs, so he obediently stayed where he

want to talk to you

was amusing that Will addressed himself as a man at ch a young

but also harbor ambitions and ideals. Pursuing one's career should be a lifelong goal, and dhe must strive with all their might to achieve it," Will said slowly. While subtly adjusting Mueve's

Theo, along with the one she had yet to give birth to, faced his strong rejection, even to the point of pressuring her to terminate the pregnancy. In contrast, Lynn's son received

dislike for the child whose voice she could only hear. Perhaps it was

lost in thought, Will delivered a lengthy speech arguing that "men should focus on their careers." Byron's brow twitched

married before the age of forty

was setting a trap for him.

if Byron intended to

Macve bit down on

on her full lower lip,

her ears flush with embarrassment, thinking.

standing. "As for the conditions mentioned, Daddy has already met

crossing his fair face. He wondered, "Is

any other questions?" Byron asked

of calm indifference as

speechless about Will's

yet slightly old-fashioned. However, when he referred to Byron as a "donor," she had to pinch her

back laughter and asked

faded as she retorted,