Maeve just hard get, she wouldn’t have taken this far, Unless she really did want a divorce. Byron’s expression darkened as he for door handle, about to step when his phone rang. voice steady. “What’s up?” McDaniel, something happened! just had a heart attack was rushed to First Hospital!” Archer’s voice crackled with urgency. Byron’s expression instantly shifted. He his phone onto the passenger seat and quickly out the parking Maeve, standing outside the watched confusion. Mcdaniel?” Byron rolled down the window, his tone clippest and urgent. “There’s an emergency the hospital. We’ll the divorce later. Get on your OWIL” Without waiting for a response, he the gas and sped away, vanishing the within seconds. re, baffled. The hospital? happened? just been transferred from the emergency room to the ICU. The frail old man his stairs, the triggered a heart attack. Fortunately, the maid him in time, averting worse brow remained as he listened to Archer. the doctor and assistant supposed to with my dfather? What they doing, taking break?” Archer lowered gaze. assistant was occupied, and the doctor had gone get some medication your grandfather requested. They weren’t with him at that moment. That’s why… “I don’t excuses. When my wakes up, we’ll them with more “Understood. A moment later, a nurse stepped out of the ICU. Mcdaniel, your grandfather has regained some consciousness. He speak with you. follow me. Without hesitation, Byron the nurse into the room. Gilbert looking frail, his eyes barely open. As room, Gilbert spoke slowly, “Byron, I’m sure I’ll make it through this time. While I still some strength, there’s something I to tell you. “Grandpa,” said, moving closer and gently Gilbert’s hand. “Please, don’t talk like that? Gilbert shook his head, his voice faint. “Before grandmother she entrusted with her shares, asking me to give them Neville one day. But Neville a McDaniel by blood. shares go to you, grandson. Pushing marry my own wish. been back with the McDaniels, you’ve only shown affection remained distant from your parents. I know you’re holding I that after Im gone, like you have no place in this family. “I wanted you to find a wife who could understand care for you. All wish is y Then I can easy As Gilbert spoke, his strength dwindled, voice barely a whisper. you to in the future. Mon, Oct 14 GB Chapter 23 Byron clutched grandfather’s frail, warm hand, face in a tight, unreadable expression. trying to keep emotions in check, though tension in posture gave away. “I meant what I said before. I’m already married. Gilbert’s widened slightly. “Who is Which family come from?” He pressed his lips together, “You know her. She’s from any big-name Byron his hoarse. “Once you’re better, her by meet you. “Good, good. ” managed a faint smile. “Tll be looking forward it” Mcdaniel, the patient needs to rest. You should leave for now, the nurse said gently. Byron released his grandfather’s giving him one last lingering look before turning to leave. “Take it easy, Grandpa. Maeve lingered outside her home, steeling to in. As she approached the doorway, overheard her from inside. Graves family wants their thousand engagement back. we barely have are we supposed come up with kind of money?” Scott took long drag on his cigarette, exhaling a of smoke. “Whoever got us into this mess should pay. Maeve come up with the money, then her useless husband will to. doubt they’ve got that kind of cash. Valda’s voice was anxious. “You know they don’t have it, why ask? It’s just waste of time. “If they can’t come up with the money, their lives will be mess. You really Maeve and have any real feelings for each other? bit of and they’ll probably divorce. Then we can find her another husband and still make some money her, Scott said, his tone as if he were an object. Valda sighed, worry evident. “She’s already been married once. Who’d want her after a divorce? family still seems our best option. Scott scoffed. “She stabbed Jeff’s hand. We’re lucky the Graves family hasn’t sued us. Forget about Jeff marrying her. be any high-status first-time grooms available, but remarried men would be interested. Hearing this, Maeve froze, a chill from her head to her toes. She had come with one last hope to with her parents, believing that after divorcing Byron, wouldn’t into another marriage. But she had been naive. If not Jeff, then someone else. What should now? thought, her mind racing, planning divorce me. Maeve hurried apartment, lost and empty. To her surprise, Byron was already there. “Aren’t you supposed at hospital?” Maeve asked, puzzled “What happened this morning?” Byron, on the couch and rubbing temples, hospitalized. Maeve asked, “Is it serious? Shouldn’t you at the hospital? Can I do anything to help-” She cut off, adding, “Actually, never mind. I guess it’s not place to get involved this, turned her, noticing her pale face and distant look. “His heart isn’t in great but it wasn’t 14:41 Mon, 14 GD too serious. about you; Where have you been?” “I went to parents’ house but didn’t go inside,” Maeve for ing a smile. Byron frowned. you have enough that last time?” Maeve her lip, to find the words. Byron didn’t press further and said, “There’s something need discuss with you. Macve’s knitted in confusion at his of words. it about?” “My grandfather’s health isn’t good, his wish is to see me and settled. So, need to postpone our divorce” Maeve asked, hesitating. how long?” “Until he recovers Byron expected Maeve to agree, but she said quietly. Im sorry, can refuse?” “What did you just say?”