The Heir's Secret Bride

Chapter 458

Chapter 458

She wondered if it was possible to sneak out and see him now.

Byron, be honest with me." Maeve snapped out of her thoughts and asked him with a straight face, "Are you saying that because you want to trick me into coming out?"

Byron was quiet for a moment, then answered, "Haven't seen you for a few days, and you've gotten smarter."

Maeve couldn't help but laugh a little. She knew it. Good thing she wasn't easy to fool, or she might've fallen for it.

She shuddered, remembering what he had said the other day, "you want to die, you can only die in my bed."

He almost got her again. Maeve gritted her teeth. "Keep trying. I won't fall for it, so what are you going to do then?"

"There is no rush," Byron replied casually. "You can't hide forever right?"

Maeve froze for a second, then quickly hung up, scared that if she waited even a second longer, he would drag her to the other side.

When Maeve and the kids walked into the dining room the next day, they saw a

But it seemed like she couldn't avoid him good-looking man sitting next to the Queen.

an

Their eyes met for a brief moment, and he raised eyebrow slightly. He gave her a faint smile and then went back to talking to the Queen.

Maeve felt goosebumps on her neck. The look he gave her felt too deep, as if he was trying to say something.

And why the heck was he here so early?' she wondered.

The two of them only shared a glance for a couple of seconds, but Tom saw it all.

He had been eyeing Byron carefully, looking at him with the kind of scrutiny only a man could give to his future son-in-law. But Tom had to admit, this guy was impressive. More than enough for his precious niece. Still, he wasn't happy. His niece had finally found her some outsider before she could even settle in.

way

and now it looked like she was about

Tom, who was always big on following the rules, kept staring at Byron, silently hoping he

Maeve and the two little ones walked in that Tom's expression immediately changed. He

she slept fine. Will and Theo, though, had been running around

there too, but

a

"Maeve, Mr. McDaniel is your guest today. You should make sure to

was clear the Queen knew everything. Maeve shot a quick, annoyed look at Byron, who seemed totally unbothered, calmly sipping

and women have their limits. It's more appropriate for me to entertain

Chapter 458

have alone moment with his

vibe, siniled and said, let the

fashioned, lomt

had my coffee, and how

to stop Maeve and Byron, but he wasn't going to make it easy either. After all, the easier something came, the less

end, he had to listen to his

I'll bring Maeve and the kids to entertain Mr. McDaniel We'll show him

just shook her head, amused. "Just don't forget

"Got it."

she headed out after breakfast. With Tom watching over things, Maeve didn't have to worry about Byron causing any trouble. She was able to relax and finish her breakfast without a hitch. Tom led them through the palace,

her uncle's bubble. Even though she'd be heading back to the

through the tour,

up

and called Tom

away for

urgent business.

guards and staff everywhere, Tom figured Byron wouldn't try anything with Maeve. Feeling

was unmistakable, heavy and deliberate, drilling into her back. She didn't need to turn

surrounded by people. Whatever Byron wanted to say, or do, would have to wait until they

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