The Heir's Secret Bride novel Chapter 297

ing about it, he had confiscated such a huge lollipop from Theo, and of course Theo would be angry with him. 

“Having too much candy and getting cavities, not reflecting on it at all, and now you’re angry with me?” Byron said in a deep voice. “After the meal, you’re writing a hundred–word review as punishment” 

Theo pulled a face at him. “Nice try, but I can’t read and write!” 

“You’re actually proud of not being able to read and write? Want me to toss out your sacred books?” Byron grabbed his chubby checks, pretending to be menacing 

Maeve, remembering how Will had once sworn with his yoga mat and sacred books, quickly intervened “What are you doing? Threatening a kid? He’s already had a big shock today. Scaring him again isn’t going to help.” 

Theo, hearing what Maeve said, quickly hid behind Marve 

Byron’s expression softened slightly. He had nearly forgotten about the matter after being interrupted by Theo 

The meal on the table was still warm, and Theo nearly jumped with excitement when he saw the strawberry cake in the 

center. 

Maeve had saved half of it just for him, though she pulled a long face again at the thought of his cavities. 

“The doctor said you need to cut back on sugar. No sweets for a month,” she said. 

Theo was thunderstruck. His little hair tufts seemed to wilt like plant. 

He looked up at Maeve with pitiful puppy–dog.eyes. “Dear Marve, you’re the most beautiful and lovely person in the world.” Maeve’s expression remained impassive. 

“You’re the most gentle and generous lady in the universe,” he continued to say.. 

She struggled to maintain her composure. 

“You’re my one and only, the love of my life, my everything Theo threw himself at her, hugging her legs. “Please don’t be so cruel to me!” 

Byron couldn’t sit still, and neither could Maeve. 

Byron lifted Theo into the seat beside him and warned, “Enough of that nonsense. Enjoy your meal.” 

“Where did he even learn to say such things? How dare he tease my girl, Byron thought unhappily 

Theo sulkily twisted in his seat, looking like a little deflated eggplant. 

Maeve knew he was just acting, but she couldn’t help softening. She cut a small slice of cake and placed it on his plate. “Alright, just one piece. But you have to brush your teeth for three minutes afterward. Deal 

Theo instantly brightened up, like a balloon inflating in seconds. 

He raised his little arms in victory. “Yes, Ma’am!” 

What a cute brat!‘ Maeve thought 

Maeve pursed her lips and smiled, turning her head only to meet Byron’s thoughtful gaze. 

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“Someone was just here he suddenly asked. 

Maeve followed his gaze to where Will had just been, only to remember she had forgotten to collect his cutlery 

“It was Leo. He’s gone to bed now,” she said. 

“Yeah?” Byron looked at the cutlery, his dark eyes narrowing slightly. “His dining habits are a bit like Wills. He doesn’t like carrots either. 

Besides, it seemed that he also liked to place his fork neatly across the bottom of the bowl after eating 

Theo, who was sitting next to them, stuffing corn and carrot kernels into his mouth, suddenly paused. Luckily, Byron wasn’t paying attention to him, or he would have been exposed in minutes. 

Maeve was also sweating nervously. “Most kids don’t like peppers or carrots. What’s the big deal?” 

Byron shook his head slightly. “No big deal.” 

“Then eat more,” Maeve said, trying to distract him by placing more food in his bowl. 

He, like Will, was also a picky–eater, while Theo, on the other hand, was not.. 

Byron lifted his gaze and smiled at Maeve’s attentive demeanor Weren’t you still mad at me this afternoon for not letting you come with me to find Will? Now you’re not angry anymore!! 

Her level of concern for Will surprised him. 

He just didn’t know how long it would last. 

Maeve was stunned. 

‘He noticed that? she thought in surprised. 

She hesitated for a moment. “You didn’t seem worried about Will’s safety at all at the time.” 

Otherwise, shouldn’t he have gone to find him right away, instead of sending her off first? 

“I knew he was doing it on purpose,” Byron said lightly. “Besides, I have people watching him. If anything had happened, they would have protected him immediately.” 

“But what if something had really happened? Aren’t you afraid something might happen to Will?” Maeve said 

“He’s not a child anymore. He knows what he’s doing. If he can’t handle something like this, how can he be my heir in the future?” Byron glanced at Theo, who was busy trying to finish his rice, his dark eyes softening slightly. 

Maeve furrowed her brows, unable to understand his reasoning Will is only four and a half. Don’t you think this is too much pressure for him?” 

This is invaluable experience, Byron replied. “No one in the heir program will teach him this. He needs to learn to stand on his own sooner rather than later.” 

Maeve couldn’t agree with him. She preferred her two children to be happy and healthy. 

“What’s the point of being an heir if he is not happy? It’s better not to be one at all!‘ she thought. 

Theo listened to their conversation and silently sympathized with Will. 

After all, being an heir was truly difficult. 

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At this moment, he was relicged that he wasn’t the eldest. The weight on his older brother’s shoulders was too heavy for him 

to bear.