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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.

him confront her was different. Now he had her cornered, waiting for an answer. She looked

blame her for suggesting they separate so easily. Still, thinking

Byron's expression grew

going to tell me?" His voice was sharp. "Maeve I've

them"

she chose to stay right where she was, refusing to move

step.

stayed with Jaylen because he only had six months to live. That

now, things looked different. Maybe Jaylen held more space in her heart than he

Byron's lips. He slowly released her wrist and

was probably wouldn't be needed anymore. His expression darkened, and his eyes felt

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

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

face flushed bright red, but she pushed through the embarrassment, meeting his stunned gaze. "You're not leaving Chapter

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