The Heir's Secret Bride

Chapter 335 96%

Back in the car, Maeve thought Byron would say something, but he just gave her a quick glance before focusing back on the road.

She couldn't quite figure out what that look meant, and the silence between them felt awkward.

When they got to the apartment, Byron pulled her into the room across the hall. Once inside, he grabbed her arm and lifted her onto the cabinet near the door. They were now eye level. Maeve tried to get down, but his solid frame blocked her, making it impossible to move.

"What are you doing?" she asked, frowning.

"Don't you have something to tell me?" Byron's voice was deep.

Maeve pressed her lips together. What are you talking about?"

"You think I didn't notice what happened today? His gaze never left her. "I've been waiting for you to come clean the whole drive back

It was clear she had no intention of saying anything.

She had suspected he might know, but hearing him confront her was different. Now he had her cornered, waiting for an answer. She looked

she worried Byron would blame her for suggesting they separate so easily. Still,

silence dragged on, Byron's

was sharp. "Maeve I've

them"

but she chose to

step.

had six months to live. That was why she

Maybe Jaylen held more

lips. He slowly released her wrist and

His expression darkened,

soft thud behind him. Before he could fully process it, something soft and warm crashed into his back. Maeve's arms wrapped around his waist tightly, holding him there. Byron froze. Maeve pressed her cheek against his back, her voice shaky but determined. "I made a promise to him, I can't go back on that. But... I'll make it up to you

waiting for his reaction, she moved in front of him, grabbed his hands,

she pushed through the embarrassment, meeting his stunned gaze. "You're not leaving Chapter