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!"

guilty for dragging us into this?

right then and there. She wondered what she had done to deserve kids as incredible as these two. It felt like she

the two little boys into his arms, playfully nuzzling them like they

eyes caught something-a faint

replaced by curiosity. Without

Maeve jolted, turning to him in surprise. "Why are

furrowing as if trying to piece together

raising her hand to touch the spot. "Really?

it wasn't surprising. The mark was tucked away

Sat, Dec

Chapter 451

"Mom, I have the same birthmark!" Will announced triumphantly, pulling

too?" Theo eagerly tugged at

look and shook his

does Will get to match Mommy, but I don't? Am I not the cuter

you're too cute already. They probably figured you didn't need the extra

pout turned into a wide grin. "Don't worry, Will. Mommy and I both love you so much.

you love me that much, maybe cut back on snacks and save me some

away from the

He kept glancing at the mark on Maeve's neck, his brow furrowing as though a long-forgotten

that night, after the party ended, Tom made

At this hour?" Wren asked, looking puzzled as he leaned against his desk. "You just came from the party. What's going

had time to give her a nickname before losing her forever. It was the kind of pain Wren had buried deep, but it lingered,

important. I wanted to see Nola, in a way. Maybe

desk, 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

remember her birthmark?" he

course. She had it from birth. It was a little big, shaped

He told himself this was ridiculous-it had to be-but a small, nagging "what if" refused to go

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