The Heir's Secret Bride

Secret Bride 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.

for a morning kiss in the morning,

actually, took the

to play it cool. Just as she was about to step back,

Byron grinned, his hand on her slender waist.

morning kiss she'd dodged. Her fair cheeks flushed

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tomorrow night to get back

"I think what you said today

twinkle in Byron's eyes got even brighter, like he was waiting

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

Byron drawled. "It's not our

gave him a flustered glare and stood on her tiptoes to peck his thin

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

was still in the mood to tease her. When her breathing became chaotic and she subconsciously opened her

touched her fragrance,

to rub

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

that she

dripped, matching Maeve's pounding heart. She

not even notice when her nightdress was rubbed to

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

words woke up Maeve's dizzy brain. His face was so hot that it

help but kiss her red cheek.

retorted angrily. He pushed him away and was about to jump off

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

did Maeve see the "hot mess" she'd made of him. She

keep it in check? Stop pawing at

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

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