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.

she asked for a morning kiss in the morning, as if

actually, took the initiative

was about to step back, Byron snagged her around the waist, and she nearly crashed into him.

grinned, his hand on her

that pesky morning kiss she'd dodged. Her fair

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"Why do I have

Cards Distributed

For example, why wait until tomorrow night to get back what you owe me last night? It's the

second and immediately changed his words. "I think what you said today makes sense.

got even brighter,

and no one was gonna see them, Maeve couldn't help but

Byron drawled. "It's not our first kiss. You need me to

face went beet red. She gave him a flustered glare and stood

for her. His wet hands snaked around her slim waist. He hoisted her up a bit and plopped her on the kitchen counter. He cradled the back of her head and pulled her in close. No matter how gentle a strong person was,

breathing became

he touched her fragrance, his rationality kept

deeper, to rub her

first. It wasn't cuz she was short and he was tired

he was afraid that she would lose her

little loose. Every now and then, it dripped, matching Maeve's pounding heart. She felt weak,

her nightdress was rubbed

his narrowed eyes was almost

His face was so hot that it almost

could not help but kiss her red cheek. "You

away and was about

fallen below her

of him. She

keep it in check? Stop pawing at me. What kind of

out the wrinkles on her skirt and raised an eyebrow. "Don't say she's from the Grace Faction. She can't hold a candle to

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