The Heir's Secret Bride

Chapter 332

Theo looked at Byron and shrugged, "I can call her whatever I want Why does it matter?"

'Indeed not. Byron thought, something still felt off to him.

Sensing things might get risky, Maeve quickly changed the subject. "What happened earlier? Why did Will cry and come running back to me?"

"The psychologist said something out of line, Byron said, stabbing his fork into his food with a frown. "He got scared your didn't want him anymore."

'He cried over that? Maeve thought as she glanced at Theo, who was happily eating. She couldn't shake the feeling he might've played up the tears just to get back home for dinner.

Theo noticed her looking and flashed an innocent grin. Maeve chuckled, feeling like she had cracked the case.

At least no real harm had been done, and she sighed with relief. It was always tough not having both her kids around.

After dinner. Theo rubbed his full belly and started heading toward the room. Byron watched him and asked, "Where do you think you're going?"

To my room. Theo said casually.

"Your room is across mine."

Tm sleeping with Mom tonight, so you're on your own. Theo quickly scurried off before Byron could stop him, shutting the door behind him with a little extra speed.

Maeve smirked. "You took him without saying anything and scared him. No wonder he doesn't want to go back with you."

Byron's lips twitched, forcing a smile. "You really think I'll just let him stay here and one day call some other guy 'dad? Maeve, I'm not that naive."

will be done in six months, tops. So,

raised an eyebrow.

quiet. If she could tell him the truth, she wouldn't have kept

was Jaylen didn't want anyone to know about his condition, and that made it tough to

his expression grew colder. "Maybe I've been too easy on you lately, made you think I'd let anything slide. But you've crossed the line too many times. Don't forget, I don't tolerate any shits," Maeve felt her heart drop at his sharp tone, like he was completely done with her. This

forced it back down. Watching him walk away, she couldn't find the words to stop him. Even if she did, she couldn't give him

back tears, her nose starting to redden. After a while, she took a deep breath and headed to bed Tomorrow was another workday, and she couldn't show

it was the day of Charles's birthday party The Chatterly family held serious

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quite the crowd-big names from all over

and guests dressed to impress, sipping wine and chatting.

Π

the Chatterly family, Byron was naturally on the guest

the CEO of the McDaniel Group, but also because this

had a son, but that didn't stop families from thinking he was a great catch for their daughters. Being a stepmom was a small price

were hoping for a chance, but their excitement took a

does Mr. McDaniel

the first time he's brought someone

o an event.

And so classy. He's

missed their

Byron, smiled confidently, chin slightly raised,