The Heir's Secret Bride

Secret Bride 451

Chapter 451

"Mommy!"

"Mom!"

Before anyone else could react, two little boys raced over, throwing their arms around Maeve's legs like they never wanted to let go.

"Mommy, you're okay now. She can't hurt you anymore!" Theo said, his tiny voice brimming with determination. "Don't worry, we will protect you."

Will nodded firmly. "Daddy's not here, but we are. We won't let anyone treat you badly."

And they had. If not for them, Maeve would've been dragged off by the royal guards, accused of a crime she didn't commit. Fiora would've been in a hospital bed, faking injuries and spinning lies to ruin Maeve's life.

Even if the truth came out later, the damage to Maeve's reputation would've been done.

Being the daughter of a wanted criminal already made life tough. Add accusations of attempted murder, and her future would've been in shambles.

That was why the boys hadn't come to her right away. Instead, they found the surveillance footage to prove Fiora was lying.

Maeve felt her throat tighten, her eyes stinging with unshed tears. She dropped to her knees and pulled them close, wrapping them in a fierce hug.

"I'm sorry," she murmured, her voice barely audible.

She was their mom. She should be the one protecting them, not the other way around. Yet here they were, defending her.

And tonight, they had even endured Fiora's venomous words because of her.

Hearing her apology, both boys looked alarmed. Theo's small face scrunched up as he protested, his voice cracking with urgency. "Mommy, you didn't do anything wrong! Don't say sorry! It's our fault for not keeping you safe. That crooked witch just caught us off guard!"

ever the mature one, held her gaze seriously. "Mom, do you feel guilty for dragging us into this? Don't. You're the most important person to us. Nothing she says

she had done to deserve kids as incredible as these two. It felt like she must've won the universe's

couldn't help but chuckle as he pulled the two little boys into his arms, playfully nuzzling them

faded when Tom's eyes caught something-a faint pink crescent mark

Without thinking, he reached out to touch

him in surprise. "Why are you touching me

his brow furrowing as if trying to piece together a puzzle. "Maeve... there is a crescent-shaped birthmark on your

hand to touch the spot.

wasn't surprising. The mark was tucked away where

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leaned in, their curiosity piqued. "Mom, I have the same birthmark!" Will announced

Theo eagerly tugged at his

quick look and shook

pouted dramatically. "Why does Will get to match Mommy, but I don't?

They probably figured you didn't need the

into a wide grin. "Don't worry, Will. Mommy and I both love you so much. We'll make sure you're

the look on his face screamed, 'If you love me that much, maybe cut back on snacks and save

from the whole birthmark

kept glancing at the mark on Maeve's neck,

that night, after the party ended, Tom made his

asked, looking puzzled as he leaned against his desk. "You just

firstborn, her precious baby girl. She barely had time to give her a nickname before losing her forever. It was the kind of pain Wren had buried deep,

her a soft smile. "I just feel like today's... important. I wanted to see Nola, in a way.

pulling out a few photos, edges slightly worn but lovingly kept. "Here," she said, handing them over. "Talk to her properly. I wouldn't mind hearing it too." "Okay." Tom nodded, flipping through the photos one by one. His gaze lingered on a

he asked, pointing

big, shaped like

this was ridiculous-it had to be-but a small, nagging