Secret bride 374

Secret bride 374

Chapter 374 

Will blushed, realizing this was what it felt like to have a mother Will loved having a mother

Across the room, Maeve sat close with the children, creating a warm, loving scene. In contrast, Byron stood apart, forming an invisible divide between them

Even Archer, just an observer, noticed the stark separation and couldn’t help feeling that his boss looked isolated. Despite Byron’s composed expression, the feeling lingered

That evening, Maeve worried that Will wasn’t eating much because he was sick, so she borrowed the hospital’s private kitchen to prepare some light, easytodigest dishes for him

She also made Theo’s favorites, ribeye steak and shrimp scampi. Since Maeve still hadn’t fully recovered, she ate the same simple food as Will. Before the hospital’s dinner arrived, Maeve gathered the children to eat

Maeve had always been a good cook, and even her light dishes looked delicious. Byron listened to Archer’s report, but the aroma drifting over distracted him. His brows furrowed, and he swallowed hard

Even Archer could sense the tension and hurried to wrap up

Mommy, Daddy hasn’t eaten yet,Will whispered to Maeve. His eyes are injured, and he’s still working so hard.” 

Theo chimed in reluctantly, I can share some dessert with him.” 

Maeve took a bite of lettuce and shrugged. The hospital will bring him dinner soon. You two just eat and don’t worry about 

him.” 

They’d only eaten a bit earlier than Byron, so it wasn’t as though he’d starve. Plus, even if Maeve offered him food, he likely wouldn’t appreciate it

Byron seemed to catch Maeve’s words. His mouth pressed into a thin line, and frustration simmered within him. Finally, he turned to Archer. You’re dismissed. Come back tomorrow.” 

Thank you, sir. Have a good night,Archer replied respectfully, quickly leaving the tensionfilled room

The nurse came in shortly with Byron’s dinner. The VIP meal was fine but bland, especially compared to Maeve’s home- cooked food. After a few bites, Byron set down his fork and reached for a glass of water

Then, a loud crash rang from the glass shattering

Maeve turned around and saw Byron still seated, his expression unreadable, though his posture hadn’t changed

Maeve looked away, unfazed. Theo, could you ring the bell and ask for someone to clean this up?Maeve asked as she cleaned up the table and left

Okay!Theo ran over, rang the bell, and explained the situation to the nurse

Afterward, Theo tiptoed around the glass shards and quietly reached for Byron’s wrist. If no one would tell him what was going on, he’d find out himself! He suspected his dad’s eye injury was more serious than they let on

Just as Theo touched Byron’s hand, Byron, thinking it was the nurse, reflexively brushed him off. Theo lost his balance and 

stumbled backward, his hand grazing the shards

Pain shot through Theo’s palm, and he began to cry. Ouch!” 

Theo! Are you okay?Will asked urgently from the bed

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Hearing Will’s voice, Byron’s frown deepened

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Maeve entered the room, saw Theo on the floor, and hurried over, scooping him up. Where does it hurt? Let me see,Maeve said

A quick check revealed that Theo’s hand had a small cut with only a little bleeding, fortunately not too serious. Maeve sighed in relief, pulling out a firstaid kit to clean the wound

Why’d you go near the glass?she chided gently, dabbing his hand. Good thing it’s just your hand. Imagine if it were your 

butt cheeks!” 

Theo pouted, glancing briefly at Byron, then buried his face against Maeve’s shoulder. Am I annoying?Theo thought

Will hadn’t seen what happened, so he assumed Theo had just fallen

Byron, meanwhile, finally relaxed. But then he said, in a cool tone, Stay back from me next time.” 

Theo sulked, not even glancing up

Maeve looked at Byron, about to respond, but held back when she saw the gauze over his eyes. He couldn’t see right now. He probably hadn’t brushed Theo away on purpose. Still, his temperament was even more unpredictable after his illness, so it was better för Theo to keep his distance

I’ll bring them to my ward. We won’t disturb your rest,Maeve said, putting the firstaid kit back in place and gathering the kids to leave

No,Byron replied instantly, surprising even himself

Maeve frowned. You can’t care for Will in this condition. Why not let him stay with me?” 

No reason,Byron said coldly. Take Theo. Will stays here.” 

Feeling hurt, Theo averted his gaze, thinking, So he doesn’t even like a cute kid like me? I don’t like stinky daddy anymore!‘ 

If I insist on taking Will with me, would you really stop me?Maeve asked, annoyed. Isn’t that a bit much?” 

Try, and see if my bodyguards agree,” Byron replied

Shameless,’ Maeve thought. She forced herself to stay calm. Then I’ll stay here to take care of Will. Any objections?” 

Maeve didn’t feel comfortable leaving Will behind, even with a nurse around

Byron shrugged dismissively. Suit yourself.” 

Theo, annoyed, muttered, What a tricky guy.” 

Maeve noticed Theo’s grumble but brushed it off. She put him on the bed and headed out to get an extra blanket for the night

Since Will had a fever and couldn’t bathe, she helped Theo get washed up first. Theo was giggling and playing with bubbles until Maeve stopped him

Will lay on his bed, glancing between the clean carpet and his dad’s distant face

Dad, when will your eyes heal?” 

Soon, Byron replied casually. Why?” 

Well, since you were willing to risk your life for Mommy, why are you so distant from her now that she’s better?Will asked

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genuinely puzzled. Is there something deeper I’m missing?” 

Byron’s lips quirked slightly. Seeing through me, are you? Think you’re a little philosopher, do you?Byron thought

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