The Heir's Secret Bride

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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.

is still at the office. He hasn't

Maeve said softly

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

figure I saw before passing out... it feels so familiar. It has

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man lay motionless in

but there was

the glass at the mag His voice trembled as he addressed the attending

doctor shook his head. "Physically, his condition isn't too b except for his legs. His bones are dislocated, and the burns are severe. If he had been brought in any later, he'd be

a knot tighten in his chest. "How long will

like this takes time, at least three months. With the severity of his condition,

dry laugh

actions had been reckless, even suicidal The fire had

moment, Mr. Mcdaniel's legs were already badly injured, something Archer had only

to imagine what kind of resolve it must have taken for Mr. Mcdaniel to ignore the agony

man, Archer knew he couldn't have

didn't believe the theory that Mr. Mcdaniel's concern for Maeve

risk their life

Maeve regained feeling in her limbs, she decided to get out of bed. She didn't want to lie there, sinking into a

wasn't ready for much movement yet. Just walking a few steps around the ward made the burns on

the boys about what happened.

they'd gone to a dangerous place, she couldn't think straight. Everything else had slipped from her mind. Now, as

"threats" she

possible it is the same person behind

with doubt, but she had

finding out who the man was

sure if he was too busy or if he

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