Byron replied. “Then why didn’t you remind Maeve pressed on. “You didn’t ask. Maeve was left speechless. She pressed her together in frustration. She want to turn after a little so she tried another approach. Mcdaniel, how about I you to some drinks, and teach me Byron nodded reluctantly. “Alright. After a short break. Maeve started running again, Byron’s pace. the posture and breathing technique taught her, she found the run noticeably easier this time and managed to keep longer. After completing two Byron the to stop. “That’s enough for today. Keep running like this, in two weeks, we’ll see if you adjust the intensity,” he said. Panting heavily, wiped the sweat her neck and at Byron, who looked perfectly composed, “Are sure okay? Your injury act up, did it?” “Nope” Byron kept his hands his pockets, his tone cool and indifferent. This amount of exercise to make it “That’s relief” They slowly side by side as cool night breeze took away the heat from their run. Passing beverage shop. Maeve turned asked, “I’ll something. kind of drinks do you want, how about some sports drinks?” interested in sugary, artificial drinks. He simply replied, “I drink that stuff noticed his and fell thinking, ‘Has he seriously had this kind of drinks before?” When they the shop, Maeve handed cup of lemonade. “Here, I got you some lemonade” an eyebrow slightly, gave her a glance, the cup. Maeve took a gulp of her juice, immediately feeling her fatigue melt away. is so good!” she exclaimed. took a sip of the lemonade, swallowing without changing his thinking. It tastes awful. But when saw the Maeve’s face lit up, like she was the best thing the world, he couldn’t help frown. He thought, Is it the drink, or something else? really looks like it tastes amazing Maybe he stared a bit long, because Maeve noticed assumed he a taste. Without thinking, she offered it to him. “Wanna try? It’s actually pretty good. 14:42 Mon, Oct 14 GB Chapter 25 Byron usually had a about cleanliness and never drinks with others. But the pure bliss on her made him suspicious. Is there special that juice? after asked that Maeve realized she might’ve crossed a line. Just as she about to pull her hand back, Byron leaned and took a sip directly from her straw. 滷肉56%备 He seemed to a fruit, cheek out slightly. The normally cool and distant expression on his just bit in that moment. Maeve’s and her face quickly flushed red. thought, “Did seriously just drink from it? Isn’t that basically an indirect kiss? Byron slowly swallowed the fruit. The wasn’t anything special, but wasn’t bad either. The fruit bits were decent. Noticing Marve’s turning crimson and her full of shock, Byron raised eyebrow. tell me you’re getting worked up over some silly indirect kiss’ nonsense. ” He scoffed lightly. kissed before, and now you’re over a of juice?” He thought, So to fluster. Maeve nearly her juice cup in her grip. -I wasn’t about that all! And what do mean we’ve already kissed? Don’t sound like there’s something going on us. Her dismissive tone irked Byron, and his eyes turned cold. “Then maybe don’t offer me yo me your juice time. Maeve realized she made a mistake. clamped her shut, sulking. Now she was stuck holding the juice, unsure whether to drink or toss Why did I even ask if wanted a I really dug myself into hole! The two of them walked in silence while. When passed a clothing store, stopped and turned to him, “I to something up. Are in?” Byron’s curt. “I’ll wait for you, but only for ten minutes. Maeve dashed off without looking back. No way am walking back alone. She didn’t have many so she wanted to get another pair to with. Maeve was quick and decisive, what she and heading to the checkout in just minutes. “Maeve? Is really A voice called behind her. She turned to see a short-haired girl in a mini-skirt, despite the chilly autumn weather, over with a smile. almost recognize you. blinked in surprise. “Maura” Maura was one of her old university though they were never the occasional “Can’t you still remember me. ” Maura grabbed arm enthusiastically. “I you broke up Weren’t you guys about married” “How did you hear about that?” “Everyone’s about class group chat. They say you a rich guy to marry some broke driver. Marve nodded. “It’s true. burst out laughing. “Are you crazy? Throwing away a wealthy man to pick up broke driver? Everyone’s been. gossiping behind your back, saying you’ll regret it. actually feel bad for you-giving up a future just like that. Maeve finally on, thinking. This old classmate is just here the pot The smile on her face faded. “What think has nothing with me. And says woman’s future is by she married? “Sure, Jeff’s rich-a hundred times richer my husband-but in my eyes, he’s not worth a strand of my husband’s hair. No amount of money would make me marry him. With that, Maeve took the shopping bag the cashier, then at the stunned Maura. “Don’t bring this up to me again. If do, we won’t even be acquaintances anymore. She turned to leave, see Byron over Dressed in dark athletic wear that accentuated tall, lean build, carried himself the of a runway model. It was as if all the light in the store suddenly focused on him. Maura’s heart glued to him, unable to away, Just as she was about to strike up a conversation, she was floored when he stopped in front of Maeve and asked. “Yeah, I’m done. Maeve a bit surprised. “Weren’t waiting outside?” “It’s cold, Byron replied, voice and though a faint smirk played his lips. “Let’s go. thought, ‘Of course your can’t hold a candle me. You’ve your priorities straight Without Maeve followed out. But just as they leaving, suddenly called “Wait! Maeve, aren’t you married? If your husband finds out you’re cozying up to another guy like this, he be upset?