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.

the table. He reached for it, but his vision suddenly

Beep.

blared from the

made it to the phone; it

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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 in bed, each slight movement sending jolts of pain through her, her face pale

"Thank you

for

managed to whisper, her eyes scanning the room as if she were searching

gaze, Jaylen asked, "Who are you

her chest making her wonder if the dream she'd had felt too real to be mere

shaking his head. "No, he hasn't come

lowered her gaze, trying to mask her disappointment.

just been tricks played by her fevered

believed that Byron was probably off enjoying himself somewhere, completely oblivious to her at

at his heart. "If you want to see him, I can go get him for you right now," he offered

a 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

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

savvy, easily outmaneuvering anyone trying to snatch

noses.

younger son had connections, knowing one

young, but as they grew, they

there was a rapid knock at

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

at Maeve, who seemed puzzled by the sudden commotion. The mention of "testing the medication" made her frown

check it out," he said, trying to

as she felt a sense

Jaylen stepped out than her phone lit up with

face filled the screen followed by

view, chimed

can see you!" Maeve teased, her heart warming at the sight of her boys. "I want to see if you two have lost any weight." Realizing their mom was changing