The Heir's Secret Bride

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Maeve didn't want to stay too long, worried Wren's body might not be able to handle it. But every time she looked into Wren's bright brown eyes, she just couldn't bring herself to leave

"It's fine if you have something to do," Wren said with a soft smile "I'm used to waiting, so don't worry about me. Go ahead and take care of your business."

Maeve quickly shook her head. "No, I don't have anything urgent I'll stay and talk with you."

"Are you sure I'm not bothering you?"

"No, not at all. I don't have anything else to do today."

Wren's smile faltered slightly, and a hint of sadness crept in. "What if you're busy next time I try to find you? I don't want to be a burden. I've been away from everyone for so long, I'm afraid I don't know where I stand anymore and being a burden." Anyone who saw the delicate sadness in Wren's eyes would have felt sympathy towards her.

Maeve quickly reassured her, "You're not a burden, not at all. You can reach out to me whenever you want!"

"Maybe we should exchange contact info, then?" Wren suggested, her smile coming back.

"Of course!" Maeve was relieved to see Wren so happy.

Wren finally smiled fully, her eyes lighting up. If it weren't for the strain on her body, she would have kept talking to Maeve, wanting to learn more about her life and past.

Before leaving, Maeve had been on the verge of asking about her biological father, but when she saw how pale Wren looked, she couldn't bring herself to ask something that might hurt her again. So she quietly left the room.

That man, whoever he was, was nothing more than a scumbag who abandoned his family. Maeve wasn't all that interested in knowing who he was.

After such an emotionally draining day, Maeve was already feeling exhausted.

Tom suggested they head back to the palace for the night. Since the room had already been prepared, she figured it would be easier to rest there, so she agreed.

got there, Maeve was surprised to find that Tom

extras; a high-end sliding castle, building

ones quickly cornered Tom. "I didn't know

nose, a little caught off guard. "Your mom said you needed a

her kids were so smart but didn't skip grades and instead stayed in a regular kindergarten. That was how she had

the door. "Will, Theo! Got something for you!"

newest fireworks from my factory. They're amazing! Let's set them off in the open space, we won't get caught this

that looked like they could create a mushroom cloud

were Will and Theo. They were quietly stepping

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wasn't worried about the kids-Tom had it covered. She shut the door and decided

and Macve felt the stress of the day start to fade

She saw

he always managed to call just when she was in

setting the phone on speaker and sinking into the water. Her voice was soft. "How long until you're home?" Byron's deep voice came through the phone with a hint of amusement. "Yeah, I'm early today. Came back

in his voice.

This was awkward.

to make a surprise? If you'd let us

no need, then admitted with

"Wait, your family?"

family," Maeve teased. "Wanna guess who

"Tom?"

surprised. "How

a random guess. Did I get it right?" Byron's voice had a playful edge. "So, which relative is

is my biological mom. I never even considered that before today." She spoke with a hint of confusion in her voice as she recalled

I be

chuckled. "Why not? You absolutely can