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."

silence hung in the air. Maeve instinctively turned and hugged Will, who was sleeping next to her. "You

Maeve had thought that it wouldn't matter if Byron didn't accept Theo. Theo was her son, and she didn't need Byron's approval. But after tonight, her perspective had shifted.

stirred a 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

blankets around both of them before returning his gaze to Theo's bed. "Theo is Jaylen's son. I shouldn't care this much. But then

to find Byron gone the next morning. Will, however,

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Will said 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 such a good little helper. Did you

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

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

his back. "Is your throat sore? Does your head hurt? How are you

her, sounding

""What is it?"

singing is poison,"

Will nearly

were running around in the cold after sweating at the playground, not because of your singing," Maeve explained. Will chimed in, "Theo, your singing

eyes sparkled with hope. "Then I'll sing for you both once

your singing is better left in

being honest."

a white lie

bucks, and I won't

bargained. 'How can he think of

chuckle. In the end, Will had to part with a dollar for

boy. Try and barter with

when he isn't feeling well,'