The Heir's Secret Bride

Chapter 556

Chapter 556

Marve felt the sun in his demeanor like a cold draft through an open widow His sudden full teft her puzzled. Why did he think she kissed him out of guilt or pi She thought, I'm still not over it, okay?

unser

That kiss wasn't planned, it just happened. Seeing him wake up had overwhelmed her, and the surge of emotions led her to act on impulse

Before she could explain, the nurse walked in "Mr. Mcdaniel, it time to change your bandages

"Alright, Byron replied curtly, his gaze avoiding hers entirel

Maeve swallowed her words and moved to the other side of the bed, waiting while the nurse tended to him.

"Go find Archerfor me." Byron said suddenly, his tone neutral but firm.

"Now?" Maeve hesitated. She didn't want to leave.

Yes, it's urgent."

With no other choice, Maeve left the room to search for Archer,

The moment she stepped out, Byron glanced at the nurse and said, "Let's get this done quickly."

"Oh, uh, sure," the nurse stammered, speeding up her work.

Maeve spent longer than expected tracking down Archer. When she finally returned, the nurse was gone, and Byron was sitting upright, swallowing his pills.

"Byron, Archer's here," Maeve said as she walked closer, her gaze falling on his legs. She stared at the fresh bandages, as though trying to see the wounds beneath them. She couldn't shake the feeling that he had deliberately sent her away earlier.

Byron ignored her gaze and turned to Archer, giving him a series of instructions about work.

Once Archer left, Byron looked at her and said, "I'm going to rest now. You should leave." Maeve

heard the dismissal in his tone. She knew why he wanted her gone, but she didn't feel

i feel like

giving

1.

And he's the one who got annoyed, thinking

me to

him sulk,

shoes and climbed

low and sharp. "What do you

she replied, tugging at his pillow. "Lift your head a little. Make some

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"You're kicking me out?"

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""Yeah."

fell, her voice softening. Is it because of the scars? Do

expression froze. He pondered. Is that what she

Maeve continued, lowering her gaze. "It's or surprising you'd feel that way. She started to get off the bed. Fine, I'll go. I

Byron grabbed her

on the deep red burn scar trailing her skin, are something tender

voice dropped, almost a whisper. "You're not

she

onto the bed. She fell easily into his hold, though he didn't realize she had let him do it. His arm wrapped securely around her wal, keeping her there. Maeve squirmed a little, pretending to struggle. "If you keep acting, I'll make you leave for real," he

thought, 'Caught

was pretending, but

the wound still hurt?" Byron asked

can deal with it. I'm

should be," he said, his tone suddenly sharp. "What were you thinking,

said they saw Will and Theo run into that old attic. I was worried something might happen to them! I didn't think,

slightly. "They even drugged me I couldn't move a muscle.

her like a wave, and her heart clenched. Instinctively, she buried her face in Byron's shoulder, seeking comfort she didn't

she murmured,

arm tightened around her, his body stiff as if paralyzed by her touch. The spot

said nothing, simply holding

him. "By the way, how

phone number in his underwear. It

is a clever hiding spot. What am I going to do

but he

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carried an unmistakable edge, a quiet warning wrapped

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