The Heir's Secret Bride

Chapter 369

"No." Maeve quickly looked away, explaining. "I heard a noise and thought you'd fallen, so I came in."

"Now that you're here, why don't you stay and watch me shower Byron mocked, his tone laced with sarcasm.

This time, Maeve wasn't deterred. Noticing a few bottles of shampoo on the floor, she leaned down, carefully picking them

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She glanced at Byron's foamy hair and felt sympathy, remembering how much effort he must have spent trying to wash it himself.

"Why not ask the caregiver for help since moving around is hard?" Maeve asked.

"Not necessary." Byron's voice was cold, laced with impatience. "How long are you planning to stay here?"

Maeve knew he didn't like people crossing his boundaries, especially in his private space. But seeing him struggle alone, she couldn't shake the worry he might actually fall.

Ignoring Byron's question, Maeve wheeled behind the tub, pumped shampoo into her hands, and pressed gently on his shoulders as he began to rise.

"Stay still. I'll wash your hair," Maeve said.

"There's no need," Byron said.

"Either let me help, or I'll join you in the tub," Maeve interrupted.

Byron's ears turned red as he grabbed a towel to cover himself, muttering, "Shameless."

couldn't quite control the

filled the air around him, and her gentle hands worked carefully through his hair, avoiding the gauze on his eyes. To

Byron felt a swirl of emotions. He had been curt with her earlier, hoping

away.

intimate as washing his hair. 'How could she be so fearless?' Byron thought.

but she managed to rinse his hair and

eyes, Byron's first instinct was

haven't helped you shower yet, right?" Maeve replied innocently. "Since you can't see, I'll have to do

audacity. "Weren't

"You believe everything

hardened. "Don't

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she remembered Alexis's advice and softened her tone. "I came here without taking my medicine, and it's harder to move around in a wheelchair than is for you. Do you hate me so much that you'd rather I disappear?" The vulnerability in her voice sent a flash of panic through Byron. He hadn't meant to upset her, just to maintain some distance. Her soft whimpers made him feel

are you crying?" he finally asked, his tone softer, though he tried to sound detached. "Fine. Do whatever you

eyes, pleased her little

added coolly, "Next time, take your medicine first. I don't want you blaming me

unlike someone who

"What was that?"

eyeing a towel floating nearby. "By

is she so eager?

I haven't seen it before. Why so shy now?" Maeve teased, enjoying