The Heir's Secret Bride

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Alexis acted not only for the sake of the Medaniel family but also to protect Byron

From a practical standpoint, their decision was beyond reproachs.

But for the innocent Maeve, it felt like the end of the world.

Even as she sat in the pitch-dark detention cell, she couldn't understand how things had spiraled to this point. She hadn't hurt anyone. Nor had she stolen anything that belonged to Laurel.

Curled up in a corner, Maeve was overwhelmed with self-doubt and confusion.

Byron's

words:

suddenly appeared in her mind.

as you're innocent, no one can lay blame on you.

As long as

home

and wait for wait for me.

Menched her hands tightly, feeling some of the coldness in her heart start to fade.

Byron told her to wait for him.

I do so. She would wait for him to return with evidence to clear her name and take her away from this place

She would do so. She

As these thoughts filled her mind, her panic subsided. She rested a hand on her abdomen, trying to draw strength from within What Maeve hadn't anticipated was that this wait would stretch into a full week.

For an entire week, Byron did not show up.

Maeve tried to reassure herself. She understood that this was a complicated matter and wouldn't be resolved overnight.

His absence only underscored the gravity of the situation.

She comforted her herself and continued to w to wait patiently.

Two days later, a police officer came over and escorted her to a meeting room.

Reese." A young man in glasses and a suit

him, the hope that had been building within Maeve crumbled instantly. "Who

"I'm Mr. Mcdaniel's

Mr. Mcdanie

surname is Jonathan Harris. Jonathan went straight to the point.

felt her head buzz, and

was divorcing her. That was

had no idea

and if you have no objections, sign at the bottom. Maeve mechanically lowered her

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hard

It was

90%

90%

didn't believe

based solely on your

marriage, he's willing to forgo pressing any criminal charges against you. However, you must sign the divorce papers." "I don't believe you!" Maeve's face turned ashen. Her voice was hoarse. "Unless Byron tells me himself that he wants a divorce, I won't believe a word

and got

minutes, he returned with his phone in hand and handled it to Maeve. "Mr. Mcdaniel wants to talk

could speak, she heard the familiar cold voice on the other end. Jonathan said you wouldn't sign it. "Yes." Maeve pursed her dry lips. "I don't believe what he said. I need to

Yean. Yeah. "Why?" why?

clueless. Maeve, how can you ask such a question? It's only been a few days, and you've

Maeve's spine. "Do you think I

what he said the

custody, and you still haven't woken

conclusive evidence, she wouldn't still

accusation in his words, Maeve felt fear creeping into her heart. "I really didn't do it. Byron, believe

"Maeve, that's

you want me to believe you, then prove your innocence," Byron interrupted her coldly. "A vicious

confess to something I didn't do.

didn't want to

on good terms

her fault. She didn't understand why they would

she shouldn't be condemned

agreement in half in front of Jonathan. She then followed the police officer

simply leaned against the wall as she

to cry had to be suppressed for the sake of the child inside her. She couldn't let her

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affect them.

made under the New Year's fireworks seemed

It was no use.