The Heir's Secret Bride

Cha

The air in the VIP ward of Naso Hospital was thick with the pungent scent of disinfectant,

It filled the room, lingering in every corner.

Maeve frowned in her sleep, uneasy, then suddenly woke with art, gasping for air. Her throat burned with a sharp, searing pain, and every breath was a struggle. She had just dreamed of being burned alive, with someone standing in front of her fo shield her....

She thought, "Wait."

Maeve blinked, staring up at the pristine white ceiling above her. The sterile hospital room around her finally registered, and she froze for a moment.

"Am I... was I really saved?' she pondered.

"Ms. Reese, you're awake. I'll take your temperature and heart rate now, the nurse said quickly when she saw Maeve's eyes

open.

Maeve tried to sit up, but her body felt weak, like a ragdoll with no strength to hold itself up.

"Don't move just yet. The anesthetic hasn't fully worn off, and I have no idea who would do something so cruel," the nurse said as she gently helped Maeve sit up.

Maeve opened her mouth to speak, but her voice came out hoarse, almost unrecognizable. "Are... are there two kids who were brought here as well?"

The nurse looked puzzled. "Kids? No you're the only one we brought in from the fire."

"Then... where is the person who saved me?"

"I... I'm not sure," the nurse said, handing her a cup with a straw. How do you feel now? You were in the fire for so long, your lungs must've inhaled a lot of smoke and dust, and there are some minor burns, but thankfully, it's not too severe." Unlike the other patient, who still hadn't come out of the emergency room.

Maeve took the medication with the water, her mind still foggy took her a while before she remembered to ask the nurse to borrow a phone.

She dialed Will's number first, but it went unanswered. Frustrated, she dialed Nightfall Manor, asking Damian if the kids were home. "They're at the mansion with their grandpa. Mr. Médaniel sent them there this morning, and they won't be back until tonight," Damian replied. "Where is Byron?" Maeve asked, her voice strained with discomfort.

at the office.

Maeve said softly

the phone back to the nurse and lay down again, still unsure of what was

before passing out... it feels so familiar. It has to be someone I know. A

1/3

Chapter 358

room, a man lay motionless in bed, his eyes

was pale and gaunt, but there was still

trembled as he addressed the attending doctor. "Doctor, how is Mr. Mcdaniel? Is it

for his legs. His bones are dislocated, and the burns are severe.

in his chest.

three months. With the severity of his condition, it will be much longer. But don't worry, we'll do everything we can. People like him, brave enough to risk their own safety for others, are

gave a dry laugh and nodded. "Thank

Mr. Mcdaniel's actions had been reckless, even suicidal The fire had spread across the area, and

already badly injured, something

of resolve it must have taken for Mr. Mcdaniel to ignore the agony in his legs and carry

Archer knew he couldn't have

Mcdaniel's concern for Maeve was

would risk their

she decided to get out of bed. She didn't want to

walking a few steps

hadn't told the boys about what happened. She

she couldn't think straight. Everything else had slipped from her mind. Now, as she pondered it all, she wondered if the fire had been deliberately set to lure her into

felt different from the "threats" she had faced

is the same person

were clouded with doubt, but she had

she was more concerned about finding out who the man was who had saved her

sure if he was too busy or if he had been hurt and was

2/3

Chapter 300