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."

instinctively turned and hugged Will, who was sleeping next to her. "You should get some

didn't need Byron's approval. But after tonight, her

longing in her heart for their family to be whole. Just wait a little longer. Once Theo gets better, I will tell him everything... with those thoughts swirling in her mind, Maeve finally succumbed to sleep, holding

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

next morning. Will, however, was

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take him home. You can go wash up and grab some breakfast; I've got this

about her warm embrace, different from his dad's solid and strong hold. Maeve checked Theo's forehead, relieved to

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

over, pulling Theo into her arms and gently patting his back. "Is your throat sore? Does your head

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

""What is it?"

is poison," Theo

Will nearly

in the cold after sweating at the playground, not because of your singing,"

with hope. "Then I'll sing

is better

not being

"Sometimes a white lie is

few bucks, and I

think of pocket money even when he's sick?'

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

my boy. Try and barter with

when he isn't feeling well,' Maeve