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

like she was about to be swept away

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

expression immediately changed. He gave them a soft,

Will and Theo, though, had been running

was there too, but he was talking

didn't make a move to

Maeve's eye and smiled. "Maeve, Mr. McDaniel is your guest today. You should make sure to treat

her voice, and it was clear the Queen knew everything. Maeve shot a quick, annoyed look at Byron, who seemed totally unbothered,

saying, "Mother, men and women have their limits. It's more appropriate

Chapter 458

to let Byron have alone moment with

up on his protective vibe, siniled and said, let the young ones handle it. Why are you being

fashioned, lomt

thought to himself. Great, haven't even had my coffee,

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

he had to listen to

I'll bring Maeve and the kids to entertain Mr. McDaniel We'll show him how polite we are," Tom

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

"Got it."

was able to relax and finish her breakfast without a hitch. Tom led them through the palace, pointing out important

the tip of her nose, deciding not to burst her uncle's bubble. Even though she'd be heading back

the tour, someone

up

and called Tom

away for

urgent business.

try anything with Maeve. Feeling assured, he left to deal with

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

Byron wanted to say, or do, would have to wait until they

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