The Heir's Secret Bride

Chapter 364

Jaylen looked at Byron with a mocking gleam in his eyes. "I wouldn't trust anyone from the Bennett family with Maeve, especially not you. You're too dangerous for her; she wouldn't stand a chance."

Byron couldn't help but feel a pull toward Maeve. Perhaps it was because he had never met a girl quite like her-she was captivating and brought a freshness he had never experienced. But the excitement of something new often comes in a rush, only to fade just as quickly.

Once Byron recognized how vastly different they were how significant the divide was between their worlds and perspectives-he wouldn't hesitate to walk away without a second thought. After all, not many real soulmates existed in this world. Most relationships ended up filled with heartbreak.

No matter how fiery the passion at first, it often crumbles into disappointment and shattered dreams.

Jaylen didn't want that kind of future for Maeve.

She deserved all the beauty this world had to offer.

Byron remained unfazed by Jaylen's biting remarks, his calm demeanor unnervingly steady.

After a moment of silence, he scoffed, "What I feel for Maeve and what may come of us is none of your business."

"Oh, but I'm her fiancé," Jaylen shot back.

"Only for six months. I can wait," Byron replied coolly.

At that moment, Jaylen wished he could live another five hundred years, just to see how long it would take for Byron to finally tire of waiting for Maeve's engagement to dissolve,

"Dr. Chatterly, Ms Reese has woken up. Please come take a look, a doctor called from just outside the door.

Byron's normally composed expression flickered with concern as he turned to Jaylen. "Don't mention the trial to her."

Jaylen raised an eyebrow, a smirk creeping onto his face. "Didn't realize you had such a selfless side, Mr. Mcdaniel."

It was hard to believe that a businessman like Byron wouldn't prioritize his interests.

"It's just unnecessary to bring it up," Byron replied.

"Fair enough."

Jaylen decided against playing the nice guy or boosting his rival's standing in Maeve's eyes. He tucked his clipboard under his arm and stepped out.

against his throbbing temple, noticing his phone lighting up on the table. He reached for it, but his vision suddenly blurred. Bright lights swirled before him, and

Beep.

a sharp alarm blared from

never made it to the phone; it slid

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just finished checking on Maeve, smiling as he reassured her, "The antidote is almost ready. Just hang in there a little longer." Maeve lay

"Thank you

for

to whisper, her eyes scanning the

Jaylen asked, "Who

Byron been here?" she asked, a nagging feeling in her chest making her wonder if the dream she'd

hesitated before shaking his head. "No, he hasn't

to mask

images had just been tricks

probably off enjoying himself somewhere, completely oblivious to

and it tugged at his heart. "If you want to see him,

cheerful smile that didn't quite reach her eyes. "Honestly, I'd much rather see my little ones, Will and Theo. Do they know what's going on yet?" Jaylen nodded reassuringly. "They're doing fine,

thought of the little ones and their recent escapades filled Jaylen with a bittersweet ache. Byron had it

and savvy, easily outmaneuvering anyone trying to snatch the batch of medicine from

noses.

connections, knowing one influential person after

as they grew, they would

then, there was a rapid knock at

gentleman who was testing the medication is having some complications. Please come quickly!"

seemed puzzled by the sudden commotion. The mention of "testing the medication" made her frown in

relax. I'll go check it out," he said,

questions, nodding as she felt a sense of helplessness

out than her phone lit up with a video call

as Maeve answered, a chubby little face filled the screen followed by

view, chimed

her boys. "I want to see if you two have lost any weight." Realizing their mom was changing the subject, the boys