The Heir's Secret Bride

Chapter 312

"What are you thinking about?" A low, magnetic voice pulled Maeve out of her thoughts.

She looked up to meet Byron's eyes and instinctively averted her gaze.

"Nothing." Maeve shook her head. "I was just thinking about wanting some spaghetti bolognese. Can you make that?"

Byron raised an eyebrow. "Never made it before, but I can give it a try."

He picked up the ingredients and headed to the kitchen, taking Will along with him. In the Mcdaniel family, no one was a freeloader.

The sight of the two, one big and one small, walking toward the kitchen gave Maeve a warm feeling.

Lost in her thoughts, she barely noticed when Theo softly said from her arms, "Mommy, Jaylen called. There's probably something important."

In the past six months, Jaylen had been increasingly busy treating patients, rarely reaching out unless something urgent

came up.

Theo couldn't shake the feeling that Jaylen was deliberately keeping his distance. The reason was unknown.

"Looks like the busy person has finally shown up," Maeve said, carrying Theo toward the room. "You should ask him how long he plans to rest after this."

The patient Jaylen was currently treating seemed quite difficult. Maeve had rarely seen Jaylen spend so much time on a single case.

Usually, he would wrap things up within half a month. This time was definitely unusual.

Theo nodded, connecting the call with Jaylen and switching to speaker mode. "Jaylen, are you done? Are you planning to take a break soon?"

"Theo, it's me." A much older voice came from the other end.

Theo squealed with excitement, "Mr. Walker, why is it you? Where's Jaylen?"

Rudolf's voice sounded solemn. "Jaylen hasn't woken up yet. He'll probably need to rest for a long time."

going out to treat patients anymore? He said he wanted to

take care of himself. If I hadn't accidentally discovered that the prescription he

something was off and quickly asked,

Jaylen was

have been

slowly. "Do you know why

told me he wanted to save someone important to him, someone he had to save." Rudolf said, "That person

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been able to grow up. But it's only a temporary solution, like borrowed time. Eventually, he has to pay it back."

deceived into thinking his health was fine. I had no idea he was running out of time and had been hiding from me

force him back, he probably

Jaylen was this

chill run down her spine, worry filling her eyes. "Mr. Walker, is there really nothing you can

his little feet anxiously. "I can help too. We can find a

been a race against time. Gaining a day is

and Theo couldn't say anything for a long while, finding it

Jaylen talk

always appeared gloomy but was genuinely warm-hearted, hiding his kindness beneath

him immeasurably. Because of his careful treatment, she was able to carry her children

not only a

had a great relationship with

time does Jaylen have

to a year, but at least six months," Rudolf said wearily. "Maeve, you should know his temperament. Even if I manage to bring him back, he will do everything he can to escape and find a

want to

long as it's within