The Heir's Secret Bride novel Chapter 257

Chapter 257 

Maeve pursed her lips and made a sound of acknowledgment. 

She did not say that she would forgive them because she could not forgive them. 

Jason’s serious face was devoid of any expression, his gaze condescending. 

It seemed that apologizing to someone of a lower status like Maye was an utter humiliation for him. 

Gilbert was seething with anger, 

In the living room. Theo held the stethoscope given to him by the attending doctor, pressing it against the door to eavesdrop on the conversation inside the ward. 

He could only vaguely hear Gilbert cursing. 

Gilbert was scolding Alexis and Jason. 

“That is a very good scolding!‘ Theo thought 

His fondness for Gilbert skyrocketed. Theo was willing to be friends with anyone who was good to his mother. 

After the yelling inside had mostly subsided, Theo adjusted his round–framed glasses, which he wore to appear profound and sophisticated, and knocked on the door. 

“It’s time for the patient to rest. There’s still one more acupuncture session,” he said. 

The soft, childlike voice instantly warmed Gilbert’s heart. 

He recalled seeing Theo in the operating room, who was no more than five years old, dressed in a miniature white coat and always wearing a serious expression. Gilbert felt an indescribable affection and fondness for him. 

Gilbert could not help but ask Maeve, “I have no intention of rushing you, Maeve. It’s just that you and Byron have been married for almost five years, but have yet to have kids…” 

Gilbert had an eager look on his face. He was greatly anticipating having great–grandkids. 

Being someone from that generation, the concept of divorce was completely foreign to him. 

Therefore, when the executives questioned him at that time and mentioned the words “ex–wife,” Gilbert did not even register it 

Maeve could not help but look toward the door of the ward. She thought to herself, “Your great–grandson is outside now, He’ll come in later to give you 

treatment… 

However, she could not say that aloud. 

After thinking about it, Maeve decided to tell Gilbert the truth. I’m sorry, but four years ago, Byron and I have already…” 

“It’s not too late to discuss this after you have recovered. Besides Dr. Chatterly is impatiently waiting.” Alexis interrupted, not allowing Maeve to complete her sentence. 

Maeve looked at Alexis in confusion. She felt that Alexis did it on purpose. 

Gilbert decided to drop the conversation and let Theo in. 

To avoid exposing her relationship with Theo, Maeve did not linger in the room with Theo 

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However, since Maeve knew, Jaylen well, it was not unusual for her to know his junior, so there was no need to act distant 

from Theo. 

“Dr. Chatterly, you have really helped us out this time,” Maeve said, patting Theo on the head and giving him a wink before walking out with Alexis and the others. 

Theo was glowing with pride. “What should I do? I’m just too outstanding Mommy has praised me again. I will have to show off to Will later he thought 

After leaving the ward, Jason said that he had something to do a left. 

and 

Maeve and Alexis waited in the living room, the silence growing with each passing moment. 

“Do you know why I interrupted you just now?” Alexis was the first to speak. She was no longer as aggressive as before and was much gentler. 

Maeve was stunned and shook her head. 

“Dr. Chatterly mentioned earlier that Gilbert’s lucidity is only temporary. The poisonous magic in his body hasn’t been fully cleared, and his health is still fragile. He can’t take any more shocks.” 

“So?” Maeve asked. 

“So if he finds out that you and Byron had already divorced four years ago, he would definitely be furious and It’d affect his health, Alexis said. 

Maeve had suspected that this might be the reason, and her expression was calm. “The fact that Byron and I are divorced is something Gilbert will find out eventually. You can hide it for now, but not forever,” Maeve said. 

Alexis had a complicated expression on her face. That’s why I need your help. 

Before today, Alexis had never thought that there would be a day when she would turn to Maeve for help. 

Maeve quietly gazed at Alexis. “I have no desire to help you lie to Gilbert. If I had the choice, I wouldn’t want any more involvement with the Mcdaniel family.” 

It was true that members of the Mcdaniel family had been misled by Neville, but that did not erase the hurt they caused hep 

And Byron… 

Maeve had waited for him in that detention center for over 10 days, yet she never even got to see him. In the end, all she received was divorce papers. 

And the news of his upcoming engagement. 

Maeve did not care if others believed her or not. 

But even Byron believed she was guilty. That was when she truly understood what it meant to feet utterly hopeless. 

Now, all she wanted was to live peacefully with Theo, with no further ties to the Medaniel family. 

Alexis was surprised to hear Maeve’s words. She had always thought that Maeve was a woman who sought wealth and power. cager to climb the social ladder. 

Maeve could have easily taken advantage of Gilbert’s affection for her and secured a way back into the Mcdaniel family. 

But Maeve did not do that. 

‘Could it be that I’ve misunderstood Maeve in the past? Alexis thought. 

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