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?"

sweet voice so close, Maeve felt a rush of panic. She kept shooting Byron desperate looks, silently urging him not to do anything reckless.

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

didn't want to spread germs, so he

to talk to you about some things

Will addressed himself as

shoulder the responsibility of providing for the family but also harbor ambitions and ideals. Pursuing one's career should be a lifelong goal, and dhe

Both were his sons, yes her child, Theo, along with the one she had yet

for the child whose voice she could only hear. Perhaps it was because the child's voice slightly resembled Theo's that softened

lengthy speech arguing that "men should focus on their careers." Byron's brow

get married before the age of forty are disrespecting their careers. What

he was setting a trap for him. Byron glanced at the indignant

if Byron

furrowed. Macve bit down on

as he pressed down on her full lower lip, giving it a firm rub. His action carried a hint

felt her ears flush with embarrassment,

conditions mentioned, Daddy has

crossing his fair face. He wondered, "Is Daddy still intended to

have any other questions?" Byron asked

Will said flatly, his round eyes reflecting an air of calm indifference as if

was speechless about

However, when he referred to Byron as a "donor," she had to pinch her thigh hard to keep from laughing. She didn't want to find it funny, but it struck her as

to hold back laughter and asked casually,

smile faded as she