The Heir's Secret Bride

Chapter 346

Half an hour later, at First Hospital.

In the VIP room, Theo lay in a hospital bed, his cheeks flushed with fever. Only his right hand peeked out from under the covers, connected to an IV drip. Will stood by, occasionally wiping Theo's sweat, concern etched on his face.

"Mr. McDaniel, Mrs. McDaniel. Your son has a high fever due to a cold. As long as it breaks by tomorrow and doesn't come back, there shouldn't be any major issues," the doctor said respectfully to Byron and Maeve. "We're seeing a lot of children getting sick this time of year, so it's important to keep them warm and encourage some light exercise."

Byron paused for a moment, choosing not to correct the doctor's misidentification.

"Thank you, doctor," Maeve replied gratefully. "I'll make sure to keep that in mind."

"Not at all," the doctor said before he and the nurse stepped out. Maeve turned to look at Theo, who was still sound asleep, her brows furrowed in worry.

"The doctor said it's not serious. You don't need to worry so much," Byron said gently. "Aren't you going to inform his mother?"

"I'll wait until he's feeling better. I don't want to worry her," Maeve replied, feeling drained and reluctant to think about revealing the truth to Byron.

Byron's gaze lingered on her as if he were probing for something.

The VIP room usually had dedicated staff, so Maeve didn't have to worry much about Theo's care. She was just concerned he might wake up feeling uncomfortable, so she often got up from the other bed to check on him.

On her third trip, Byron placed a hand on her shoulder, his eyes serious. "Get some sleep. I'll keep an eye on him, okay?"

Reluctantly, Maeve lay back down under his intense gaze. "I'm just a little restless. Besides, the nurses are here, so he'll be fine. You should get some rest, too."

"Why are you restless?" Byron asked, lowering his head slightly, his handsome features shifting in the dim light. "You're making people misunderstand things." "Misunderstand what?"

"That this child is yours."

moment of silence hung in the air. Maeve instinctively turned and hugged Will,

son, and she didn't need Byron's approval. But after tonight,

Theo gets

returning his gaze to Theo's bed. "Theo is Jaylen's son. I shouldn't care this much. But then again,

find Byron gone the next morning. Will, however, was already awake, using a damp washcloth to wipe Theo's

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sweetly. "The doctor came to check on Theo, and he's already feeling better. If he's fine for another half-day, we can take him home. You can go wash up and grab some breakfast; I've got this covered." Maeve walked over and ruffled his hair. "You're

head. "At first, I didn't, but I slept great after that." He had been comforted to wake up in his mother's arms. There was something special about her warm embrace, different from his dad's

awake. "Mommy," he croaked, his usual lively voice now

rushed over, pulling Theo into her arms and gently patting his back. "Is your

her, sounding pitiful. "Mommy, I've realized

""What is it?"

poison,"

Will nearly burst

it's good you know your limits, that's not why you got sick. It was because you were running around in the cold after sweating at the playground, not

"Then I'll sing for you both

singing is better left in

not being honest." Theo pouted,

a white lie is

bucks, and I won't sing

'How can he think of pocket

to the playful banter, she couldn't help but chuckle. In the end, Will had to part with a dollar

boy. Try and barter with

when he isn't feeling