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."

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

was her son, and she didn't need Byron's approval. But after tonight, her perspective had shifted. She realized that even without knowing Theo was his biological son, Byron cared for him deeply, and perhaps she had misjudged Byron all

a little longer. Once Theo gets better, I will

tucked the 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 again, Maeve is fond of this kid,'

find Byron gone the next morning. Will, however, was already

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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

special about her warm embrace, different

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

arms and gently patting his back. "Is your throat sore? Does your head hurt?

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

""What is it?"

is poison," Theo

and Will nearly burst

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 because of your singing," Maeve explained. Will chimed in, "Theo, your singing

"Then I'll sing for you

your singing is better

you're not being honest." Theo

replied seriously, "Sometimes a white lie

me a few bucks, and I won't sing

I dollar work?" Will bargained. 'How can he think of pocket money even when he's sick?' he

In the end, Will had to part with a

boy. Try and barter

isn't