The Heir's Secret Bride

Secret Bride 428

Chapter 428

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When they got back to the villa, Byron scooped up a snoozing little rascal with one arm and hauled them upstairs to their

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Maeve had to stifle a laugh when she saw him lugging his kid around. Was he carrying his son or a sack of potatoes? He was not gentle at all.

If it weren't for the fact that she was all wet and uncomfortable, she'd definitely snap a pic with her phone as a keepsake.

She headed to her room and took a steamy shower to wash off that stinky sewage smell. She changed into her nightie and stepped out of the bathroom.

The dressing table, which had been empty during the day, was now filled.

It was filled with all her usual skincare and makeup stuff. It was like a mini beauty supply store, all laid out.

He didn't need to guess to know who did it.

Maeve, who'd just been griping about Byron's lack of tenderness in her head, felt a pang in her heart. Even though she wasn't really sure what her feelings were for him. But at least... he cared about her.

Perhaps she was still far from liking him, but she could wait.

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When it came to relationships, Maeve would never turn back.

She sat down and applied fragrance on herself before walking downstairs with light footsteps.

Byron Mcdaniel was already hard at work in the kitchen. After shedding his suit jacket, he was just in a black shirt and slacks, making him look even taller and leaner.

His sleeves were rolled up to his elbows, revealing a fair forearm with bulging veins. His thin muscles were smooth and sexy. Even the way he cut the vegetables was as handsome as a painting. Maeve stared for a sec and then walked over to grab the apron. She sidled up behind him and said, "Lift your arm."

"Huh?" Byron didn't even look up. After giving her a quick once-over, he dutifully raised his arm.

Maeve walked in front of him and helped him put on his apron.

"What's with the sudden niceness?" Byron shot her a surprised look.

in the morning, as if she was

took the

Just as she was about to step back, Byron snagged her around the waist,

something." Byron grinned, his hand

thought of that pesky morning kiss

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"Why do I have

Cards Distributed

example, why wait until tomorrow night to get back

and immediately changed his words. "I think what you said today makes sense. I'll compensate you

Byron's eyes got even brighter, like he

around and no one was gonna see them, Maeve couldn't help but feel jittery.

they'll wake up," Byron drawled. "It's

gave him a flustered glare and

a bit and plopped her on the kitchen

in the mood to tease her. When her breathing became chaotic and she subconsciously opened her mouth, he

once he touched her fragrance, his rationality

to rub her into his blood and

her up there first. It wasn't cuz

that she would lose her

Maeve's pounding heart. She felt weak, and her head

did not even notice when her nightdress was rubbed to her

Byron let her go, panting. The intensity in his narrowed eyes was almost scary. His voice was tight

Maeve's dizzy brain. His face

but kiss her red cheek. "You

pushed him away and was about to jump off the

raised his hand to block her and helped her straighten the belt that had fallen below her shoulders, followed by the hem of her dress that had been ruffled

mess" she'd made of him. She

but swat his hand. "Can't you keep it in check? Stop

Grace Faction. She can't hold

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