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.

kiss in the morning, as if she was afraid that he

he actually, took the initiative to

on an apron," Maeve said, trying to play it cool. Just as she was about to step back, Byron snagged her around the waist, and she nearly

Byron grinned, his hand on her slender waist. "I

thought of that pesky morning kiss she'd dodged. Her

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For example, why wait until tomorrow night to get back what you owe

his words. "I

Byron's eyes got even brighter, like he was waiting for his

she knew they were the only two around and no one was gonna see them, Maeve

up," Byron drawled. "It's not our

gave him a flustered glare and

ready for her. His wet hands snaked around her slim waist. He hoisted her up a bit and plopped her on the kitchen counter. He

her breathing became

once he touched her fragrance, his rationality kept slipping

more and deeper, to rub her into his blood and fuse her

wasn't cuz she was short and he was

was afraid that she would lose her balance

the sink was probably a little loose. Every now and then, it dripped, matching Maeve's pounding heart. She felt weak, and

did not even notice when her nightdress was rubbed to

go, panting. The intensity in his narrowed eyes was

dizzy brain. His face was

but kiss her red cheek.

Maeve retorted angrily. He pushed him away

raised his hand to block her and helped her straighten the belt that had fallen below her shoulders, followed

then did Maeve see the "hot mess" she'd made of him. She was so mortified her heart skipped

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

on her skirt and raised an eyebrow. "Don't say she's from the Grace Faction. She can't

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