The Heir's Secret Bride

Chapter 331

If Byron thought about it. Will did seem a little different today way more energetic than usual. But that didn't ease his suspicion on Serena. Seeing Theo crying so hard her face turned red made his heart clench. "Will, breathe slow. Don't choke yourself, he soothed gently, wiping away the tears.

Slowly, Theo's sobs calmed down, and snuggled in Byron's arms she whimpered, "She said Mom doesn't want me anymore. And that you're disappointed in me because I miss her."

Serena's face went pale as soon as Theo said it. Byron's sharp eyes locked onto her. "Miss Malvis, you know how much Will misses his mom. Why would you say something like that and even try to mess things up between us?" "No, Mr. Mcdaniel, Will misunderstood me," Serena stammered, her hands sweating. "I only told him that his mom went off to find her own happiness and that he should be happy for her. didn't expect him to take it the wrong way.

"And as for you being disappointed, well, it's because you once told me you didn't like Will thinking about the woman who left him. I guess I misunderstood what you meant."

Her excuse wasn't perfect, but I was enough to sound reasonable.

Byron's expression didn't soften, though. Still, out of respect for the fact that Serena had helped Will before, he decided not to push the matter further. "Miss Malvis, you can leave for now. No need to come back for the time being. I think going forward, we'll need to record these sessions to avoid misunderstandings like this."

Serena felt her heart sink. She knew Byron hadn't fired her outright because of her past help with Will, but his distrust was clear. Getting close to Will again would be an uphill battle.

"Understood," she said, keeping her composure as best she could Looking at Will in Byron's arms, she added, "Will, I'm really sorry my words upset you. I don't expect you to forgive me, but I just want you to feel better."

Theo twisted around in Byron's arms, sticking his butt out at Serena like he was done with her for good. He wasn't about to let her mess with Will anymore. Serena, sensing the tension, just said her goodbyes to Byron and headed out.

'Don't pay any attention to her nonsense," Byron said gently, brushing his hand through Theo's hair. "You know how much your Mommy loves you. You can't just take what other people say as the truth; you've got to think for yourself." Theo sniffled and pouted, "But I'm only four and a half! I don't want to deal with all that. I just want Mommy!"

mix of frustration and empathy. "Alright, I'll take you to see her tomorrow. How does that

cried, his little eyes watery. "It feels awful if I don't see her! What if she runs away with someone else? You made her mad, and she kicked you out! Why should I stay here with you? It's cold and miserable!" Byron's heart sank at Theo's

headache coming on. If Theo wasn't his kid, he might have lost

see her, I'll just

this kid really not handle being away from his mom for even a day? Byron thought, shaking his

of frustration and helplessness, he carried Theo downstairs.

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pinch and little

at the Retro Apartment. Byron rang the doorbell twice, and Maeve opened the door, her expression shifting from confusion to surprise when she saw them standing there. "You guys-" Byron's face was all stone as he mudged Theo forward. "This

didn't think much of it at first, but after hearing what he said, she suddenly felt ashamed.

never cried, was crying, but more about what had gone down at

gaze, her heart aching for him. "Don't worry: just

Byron, and he couldn't help but laugh a little

getting picked on

food," Theo blurted out. Too shy to admit he

"I made a ton of your favorite roasted beef tonight. Good thing you're back, or we'd have leftovers

Byron slipping through the door too. She couldn't help

he wanted