The Heir's Secret Bride

Chapter 375

"Since you don't understand, you'll need to figure it out on your own. If I break everything down and hand it to you, whose life are you really living, yours Will's flushed face

"e?" Byron asked.

ed blank, then shifted to shock and shame. "I'm sorry, Dad."

Will felt embarrassed to need such a basic reminder from his father. He failed his dad, his mom, and the sacred scriptures. Then it struck Will.

Will sighed. "Dad, are you avoiding the question on purpose?"

Byron didn't flinch. "Would I do that?"

Will thought for a moment. "I get it. Dad, you're worried that Mom would feel sad if she knew the truth. That's why you're keeping it quiet." "Doesn't she already know?"

"Of course not" Will replied, frowning. "If she did, why would she tell us not to talk about the car accident in front of you? She's afraid-it'll make you upset."

Byron's expression wavered slightly. "You didn't tell her?"

"Dad, you said she'd definitely cry if she knew, so of course we didn't tell her," Will said.

Byron sat silently, his face unreadable, but his clenched fingers showed his unease. So, Maeve didn't know the truth about his blindness. He'd misread her intentions. Her care for him wasn't out of pity or guilt. It had to be something else. Just then, the bathroom door opened, and Maeve's amused voice drifted into the room.

"Alright, Theo. If you wash any longer, you'll turn into SpongeBob SquarePants. Out you go."

guided the freshly scrubbed Theo out, helping him with

and protested, "Promise you'll help me wash up

hurry to bed, or Will

threw himself on his brother. "Smell

his brother, groaned. "Yes, you smell amazing and heavy! Now, can

Byron's lips curved slightly. 'Maybe having a

"Mom, your phone's ringing. It says

proudly. "You haven't met her, Will. She's great. She bought

last part it the important part,' Will

took the phone, patting Will's head. "Just a bit warm. No fever." Then, she

believe this. Something amazing's happening" Bonnie's lively voice burst through the phone. "What's going on?" Maeve asked, stepping into the bathroom for

the circle. Everyone there will be family-approved and gorgeous!" Bonnie practically

like a blind date to

"blind date," both kids and

going on a blind date?' the kids

irritation began radiating from him. He stood, feeling his way

Bonnie said with excitement. "This time, I'm going after the most

was hard to believe that the girl speaking so boldly was an

I'm not sure I can make

up with anyone. I just want you as my wingwoman. Please, I need you there with me!" Bonnie

sick recently, and hospitalized for a bit because of a

was silence for a few seconds, then Bonnie's voice cracked