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.

on the table. He reached for it, but his vision suddenly blurred. Bright lights swirled before him, and although the phone was right there, it

Beep.

blared from

never made it to the phone; it slid off the

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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

"Thank you

for

concern," she managed to whisper, her eyes scanning the

gaze, Jaylen asked, "Who

asked, a nagging feeling in her chest making her

shaking his head.

lowered her gaze, trying to

those vivid images had just been tricks

probably off enjoying himself somewhere, completely oblivious to her at

but notice the disappointment in Maeve's eyes, and it tugged at his heart. "If you want to see him, I can go get him

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, I promise. They're being good and not causing

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

outmaneuvering anyone trying

noses.

son had connections,

still so young, but as they grew, they would undoubtedly become even more

then, there was a

is having some

looked back at Maeve, who seemed puzzled by the sudden commotion. The mention of

I'll go check it

she felt a sense

Jaylen stepped out than her phone

little face filled the screen followed

wasn't in view, chimed in,

face over so Mommy 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."