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.

for a morning kiss in the morning, as if she

actually, took the initiative to approach

apron," Maeve said, trying to play it cool. Just as she was about to step

grinned, his hand on her slender

of that pesky morning kiss she'd

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"Why do I have

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night to get back what you owe me last night? It's the same

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

even brighter, like he

the only two around and no one was gonna see

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

beet red. She gave him a flustered glare and stood on her tiptoes to

her slim waist. He hoisted her up a bit and plopped her on the kitchen counter. He cradled the back

first, Byron was still in the mood to tease her. When her breathing became chaotic and she subconsciously opened her mouth, he would slowly taste

touched her fragrance, his

to take more and deeper, to rub

up there first. It wasn't cuz she

he was afraid that she would lose

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

not even notice when her nightdress

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

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

her red

Maeve retorted angrily. He pushed him away and was about

her and helped her straighten the belt that had fallen below her

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

you keep it in check? Stop pawing at me.

eyebrow. "Don't say she's from the Grace Faction. She can't

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