The Heir's Secret Bride

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Will added, "Dr. Malvis became my psychologist after I got kidnapped. I actually met her while I was trying to get away, and she's the one who got me home."

There were just some things he couldn't talk to his dad about. However, Maeve, always able to read her son, felt that Will wasn't all that comfortable with Serena. It seemed like there was more he wasn't saying. Maeve had a pretty good impression of Serena before, and knowing she'd saved Will just made it better. But the way talked about her now made Maeve wonder if something had happened to bother him. At Nightfall Manor, Theo, who had lost a bet with Will, was stuck switching places with him. With a long sigh. into the room, hands tucked behind his back.

he strolled

His mom was making roasted beef for dinner, but now he wouldn't get to eat it. Instead, he had to help Will deal with his "annoying" dad..

"Why the big sigh, Will" came a voice.

Serena had just walked in, catching Theo mid-sigh. She smiled and handed him a small, beautifully wrapped gift. "I got this for you while I was traveling. See if you like it."

Theo tilted his head and asked, "Who are you?"

Serena chuckled, a little thrown off. It had only been six months, and he had already forgotten her.

Tm your friend and psychologist. You used to call me pretty," she said, squatting down to meet his eyes. "Remember?"

Theo blinked, 'Oh, so she is Will's psychologist. He dropped his bag and said, "You're here for the session, right? Let's just get it done.

Serena's heart sank a little. It seemed like all her hard work with him had been forgotten, and now she had to start from scratch Luckily, she knew winning him over wouldn't be too difficult.

Serena sat down and asked Theo a few questions, starting with, Still having trouble sleeping? Losing your appetite?*

Theo shook his head. "Nope. I can eat two big bowls of cereal, then get to bed at nine and sleep straight through till morning

If Maeve didn't drag him out of bed, he'd probably stay there all day, like a lazy little bear.

Serena nodded and shifted her approach. "What about your emotions? Do you still feel like you can't control them, or that nothing really interests you anymore?"

"Yeah, Theo admitted.

"When does that get worse?" she asked.

Theo frowned. "When I have to go to school on Monday, Just thinking about school makes me wanna blow up the planet."

Serena chuckled awkwardly. "You've definitely picked up a sense of humor! But don't stress about school. You're Mr. McDaniel's only son-one day everything he owns will be yours You don't have to worry." Theo's eyes lit up. "So, I can do whatever I want?"Ccontent © exclusive by Nô/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.

"Exactly," Serena said with a smile. "Your dad's got your back, and you're basically the little prince of the Mcdaniel family. No one's gonna mess with you."

Theo thought about it and realized it was just like the kids in kindergarten who used their parents' power to get away with things.

""Even if I don't listen to Dad? Theo asked, rubbing his chin.

"Of course," Serena replied. "You've got your own thoughts. Why listen to him? Just because he's a big deal in business doesn't mean he knows how to raise kids. That's why families need a woman's touch. Do you still miss your mom?" "Yeah, kinda." Theo said, thinking about how it had only been an hour since he had last seen her.

"Remember what I told you, Will?" Serena said softly, "Your problem is that you're still stuck in the past. Your mom's moved. on with her life. She probably doesn't even remember you anymore."

As Serena spoke, a look of concern crossed her face. "I've got to be honest with you. Mr. Mcdaniel is really worried about you. His wife ran away, and you're always acting like you miss your mom in front of him. It kinda leaves him feeling disappointed, like he expects you to be more grown-up and decisive"

Theo blinked, clearly confused. "But I'm just four and a half! I'm still a little kid. Isn't it normal to miss my mom?"

"Sure, but you're Mr. Mcdaniel's son. He wants you to step up and act the way he thinks you should," Serena said, throwing her hands up a little. "He can be pretty strict. Definitely not as easy to chat with as I am."

Theo propped his chubby little face up with both hands and said confidently, "My mommy won't forget me I'm super cute, handsome, and charming. I'm not the kind of kid who gets easily forgotten!" Serena was a little dumbfounded again. "Wow, when did he become so full of himself?"

"That's hard to if she really loved you, why hasn't she come back all these years? The only one who truly loves you i Mcdaniel. Are you really going to keep being stubborn over a mom you've never even met?"

Theo's lips pursed as he stared at Serena with those big, innocent eyes. "Are you saying my mommy left me?

"She's just trying to find her own happiness. You should think about your happiness too, right?" Serena tried to explain.

The room went quiet for a moment, and then, out of nowhere, a loud cry rang out.

Serena was taken aback by the sudden outburst. 'W-what's happening? Why is he crying? He usually doesn't cry! she thought, feeling a wave of concern wash over her.

Theo pouted and started crying as he sprinted toward the door. Serena wanted to stop him, but all she could do was watch him bolt out.

Meanwhile, Byron finished up his work and stepped out of the study to see how the counseling session was going. He was shocked to find Theo looking utterly miserable, his eyes brimming with tears. Byron's expression turned serious. He rushed over and picked up his chubby little guy. "Will, what happened? Who upset you?"

Theo's small body shook with sobs, his nose all red and looking super sad. Byron frowned-deeply, a chill filling the air around him as if it might freeze everything in sight.

Yet, he gently patted Theo's back, careful not to hurt him. "Hey, don't cry. If you need to talk about it, Daddy's here for you."

Just then, Byron saw Serena hurry out after them, and his gaze hardened. "What went down during your session? Why's he crying like this?"

Serena's heart skipped a beat, but she quickly explained. "Mr. Modaniel, I was just trying to talk to Will. Then, out of nowhere, he lost it and ran off. I really have no idea what I did to make him so upset.

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