Chapter 31 “Grandpa?” Byron’s eyes widened surprise. Maeve, had closely equally stunned when she heard him call old “Grandpa. Her eyes as she looked at him. “G-Grandpa?” thought, ‘No This tarot-reading old man is Byron’s grandfather?’ his throat and set down his forks. “Yes, young indeed this rascal’s grandfather. was shocked she almost dropped the drink her hand. She thought, are the odds?’ Byron’s brow brow furrowed he spoke in a concerned voice. health hasn’t fully recovered yet. Running around instead staying the if you relapse?” “It’s not that serious, I me,” Gilbert off nonchalantly. “Besides, you didn’t bring her over to meet, so I had to matters into my own hands. ” Byron felt a dull headache forming. We’d with work, managing the final stages of a new project, and completely forgot about the introduction. He hadn’t expected Gilbert to be this impatient. a Byron turned to the still still-stunned Maeve and said, “As you this is my grandfather. ” Then, he introduced her to Gilbert. “Grandpa, this the girl I married, Maeve. what a lovely name,” Gilbert said with a warm, He produced an elegant wooden box and handed it to Maeving smile. “Since it’s my first time I didn’t anything fancy. Please accept as little meeting gift. Maeve early something prepared in advance, he it like spur-of-the-moment gesture. waved her flus flustered. “Oh no, I y this. an elder shouldn’t be refused. Or is it that you don’t think much my present and want it?” Gilbert teased, feigning a hurt expression. “No, no, that’s not at all. ” Maeve quickly glanced at hoping he’d I step in to help her decline. t to her surprise, Byron nodded slin Go ahead and take it. It’s my grandpa’s way of showing his kindness. with no choice, accepted wooden and said softly, “Thank you… Mr. Gilbert’s face lit up with joy. “No need for thanks between family on, open it see if you it. “This was something Byron’s set aside before she passed. She always to it to Byron’s wife when he got married. Maeve taken aback. When she opened the box, found of inside. The earrings felt to the touch, and under the it glowed a soft, sheen. Although Maeve wasn’t well-versed in earrings, she could tell were precious. And more than that, they carried value, having been specially prepared by grandmother. Even Byron’s gaze lingered on the earrings a few seconds. Chapter 31 He was genuinely surprised that Gilbert would give away family heirloom as first-meeting gift to Maeve. For Gilbert present it early on meant must be very impressed her “They’r beautiful. Mcdaniel,” Maeve said gently. She still felt about accepting such a meaningful she didn’t want to spoil Gilbert’s mood. After Gilbert had to head back the hospital for a check-up, and his assistant Henry came pick up. Before leaving, Gilbert pulled Byron aside and gave some stern advice. “Maeve is a good girl. You’d better her and walking with cold of yours. You’re to scare off Maeve if you that up. ” Byron sighed. “Grandpa…” “And another thing-find time soon to up with me, and Maeve’s family. can’t neglect proper manners. “Grandpa, that’s not really possible right Byron in a tone. “She still thinks a driver. I’m ready to my her yet. ” intentions often crumbled when faced with one knew this better than he did. “If willing to marry you while thinking you’re just a found a gem,” a deep frown. “Fine, do you is best. I won’t interfere much. sooner or later, the families need to meet, right?” “Aren’t Mom and Dad still traveling abroad? We can deal it when they get back. ” “That works. ” With that, Gilbert left with Henry. At around 8 up Maeve walked over to the guest room and knocked on the door. “Come in,” Byron said. Maeve pushed the door open to at his desk, on his computer. He’d changed into more casual clothes-a paired with pants. Even just sitting there, legs slightly bent, exuded a quiet that was impossible to ignore. It really made think-only a wealthy family afford to someone like him as a “driver. that thought, she walked over and placed the wooden box on the desk. “I’m here to this. and his gaze shifted from the box to her face. “My grandpa gave it to you. Why return it?” Byron’s hand paused brandmother prepared for your future wife-it’s too for to keep,” Maeve insisted, shaking her head. “Your grandfather wouldn’t have given he knew the between us. I can’t accept in good conscience. is something your This is: easily what she was thinking and could see her hesitation. But he thought, “Taking a gift that Grandpa given? right with me. “If you don’t want it, throw it away. don’t take back gifts once they’re given,” he said nonchalantly, his fingers already returning to the keyboard. Maeve was taken aback. “How could just throw away so valuable?” “It’s pointless if no one wants it. 08:52 Tue, Oct 15 was left speechless. I he might throw it away, Maeve quickly picked up the box. “Then I’ll hold onto for now. We can figure out what to do with it… later. The words she left hanging in the air made Byron’s eyes with displeasure. He thought, ‘You accept a from grandfather, yet you thinking about divorce? Could your games be any obvious? you really to distance yourself from me?’ “If there’s else, can Byron said, his turning as curtly dismissed her. was puzzled by his sudden shift in attitude but not to dwell on it. she she and asked, “If your back to set tarot stall again, would it be okay me to invite him over for dinner? It just feels wrong elderly work outside empty He Tarot reading?’ Byron rubbed his temples. ‘What kind of anti? as you like. I’ll let you get to work. I bother you anymore. has Gilbert been up now?” Leaving the she out a sigh, there still a strange feeling in her chest. She’d been awkwardly worrying for about that incident, it turned out he even given it a second I headed out for a night run. Glang the tips Byron given her, she could tell stamina had improved, and legs felt much stronger than before. the Maeve changed into her workout clothes, grabbed ph However… slowed down and glanced over her shoulder. area was deserted, and didn’t see anyone ever since started running, she couldn’t shake the feeling someone was quietly trailing her. A chill ran her and she dare linger outside any longer. Panicking, she back toward her apartment.