Chapter 58
He thought. Maybe that is her plan all along–to get my attention. If I fall for it, what kind of fool would that make
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short nap in the
shrined some design drafts for others and logged into her email to check for updates.
mal pantment had come through couldn’t lift her mood.
ade bustle–her real passion was in design…
Marve glance
the had spent.
and headed to the kitchen to prepare dinner.
her freelance eamings on high–quality ingredients, planning to thank Byron with a nice meal.
food went cold, he still hadn’t come home
Maeve roshed to answer it only to find it was just a drink delivery.
ible, muttering to herself. “If he’s working late, he could at least let me know?
Tot of effor
nd drink by herself. Maeve rested for a bit before heading out for her night run
from her old apartment, so
even if the stalker had been persistent, it’d be nearly impossible to follow her here
saved cautious, choosing well–lit routes with more people around
the car. Archer glanced at the heavy traffic ahead and turned to Byron in the backseat. “Mr. Mcdaniel, this road gets really jammed at
nonal video conference had kept them at the office until just now, Otherwise, they could have avoided the rush hour traffic.
aning against the window, staring outside with line interest.
respond
haven’t had dinner yet. Should I book a table at your usual restaurant Archer asked.
our looking up. Byron replied. “No need. I’ll eat at home”
Understood
Just then be caught of a familar figure jogging past the car. The swaying black ponytail was unmistakable—it was Maeve.
yebrow. Byron told the driver and Archer to head back without him. He got out of the car and started walking in her direction. Both the driver and Archer were puzzled, thinking. Does Mr. Mcdaniel really decide to walk home just to avoid traffic!
Starve, distracted by a fast food i
ed her pace and stared at the place
“What are you doing out here?” A low familiar voice suddenly spoke behind her.
ded. Marve turned to see Byron standing night front of her. “Mr. Mcdaniel, you’re done with work”
“brah” With one hand in his pocket. Byron glanced at the nearby fast–food stalls, his expression showing clear disapproval. “Don’t tell me y
i do you me
this stuff? It’s delicio larve retorted.
To prove her point, she immediately bought two small pizzas and handed one to him
“I don’t want it.” Byron declined flatly Tim not hungry”
Maeve shrugged and took a hate of both pizzas “More for me. It’s so good”
She smiled contentedly looking like a little hamster enjoying in snack.
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Byron let out a quiet scoff. “You always reward yourself with junk food after a run. Are you exercising for fitness or just to indulge afterward?”
Marve’s smile instantly faded. Remembering how determined she had been earlier, the pizzas in her hands suddenly felt a bit too heavy
Frustrated, she pouted “Why do you always have to rain on my parade right when I’m enjoying something? Can’t you wait until I’m done eating“”
At least that way, she co
could pretend she didn’t know better.
Byron shook his head slightly, about to say something, when he noticed something in the reflection of a nearby store window
A group of shady–looking men, dressed like troublemakers, were lurking not far away, their eyes locked on them
It seemed like they were concealing weapons in their pockets, briefly exposed when they moved.
Byron’s gaze turned icy. He thought, ‘Are these men after me or Marve?”
“Maeve,” he said in a low, serious tone.
ne looked up, confused. “What is it?”
