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, who was sleeping next to her.

son, and she didn't need Byron's approval. But after tonight, her perspective had shifted. She realized

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

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

Will, however, was already awake, using a damp washcloth to wipe

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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

his mother's arms. There 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 no longer burning

Theo was awake. "Mommy," he croaked,

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

sounding pitiful. "Mommy,

""What is it?"

is poison," Theo replied

nearly burst into

not why you got sick. It was because you were running around in the cold after sweating at the playground, not because of your singing,"

hope. "Then I'll

your singing is better left in

being honest."

a

few bucks, and I won't

think of pocket money even when

In the end, Will had to part with

my boy. Try and barter

when he isn't