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

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the one who got annoyed, thinking I kissed

want me to know about all that

Let him sulk, she

kicked off her shoes and climbed onto the

voice low and sharp.

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

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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 you think I'm ugly

pondered. Is

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

her

burn scar trailing

voice dropped, almost a whisper. "You're

didn't respond, but she tried to move

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 said, his

thought, 'Caught in the

him, curious. He knew she was pretending, but he still wasn't pushing her away. "What is going

wound still

nodded slightly. "It hurts, but I can deal

tone suddenly sharp. "What were you thinking,

dropped in protest. "Someone said they saw Will and Theo run into that old attic. I was worried something might happen to them! I didn't think, I just went after them. The second I got to the

move a muscle. I was awake,

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

came," she murmured,

by her touch. The spot where her cheek pressed against him felt oddly warm, sending an unfamiliar sensation

simply

"By the way, how did you know I was in

and phone number in his underwear. It didn't take long to

course, Theo thinks that is a clever hiding spot. What am I

she started, but he

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planning to rest or not?" Itis voice carried an

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