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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.

young man in glasses and a suit nodded slightly at

hope that had been building within Maeve

"I'm Mr. Mcdaniel's

Mr. Mcdanie

Harris. Jonathan went straight to the point. "I'm here today

lightning. She felt her head buzz, and

was divorcing her.

she had

it thoroughly, and if you have no objections, sign at the bottom. Maeve mechanically

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chest, making it hard for her to

It was

90%

90%

She didn't believe

solely on your word." Maeve's eyes were filled with

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

He sighed and got up to leave the

phone in hand and handled it to Maeve. "Mr.

out to take the phone. Before she 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

Yean. Yeah. "Why?" why?

clueless. Maeve, how can you ask such a

you think I hurt Grandpa too? Do you not

he

in custody, and you

evidence, she wouldn't still be

creeping into

"Maeve, that's

interrupted her coldly. "A vicious woman like you has no place to be my wife "Sign

I won't confess to something I didn't do. Why

didn't want to

good terms with

fault. She didn't understand

she shouldn't be condemned without

half in front of Jonathan.

and simply leaned against the wall as she tried

cry had to be suppressed for the

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affect them.

I her wishes for peace and well-being made under the New Year's fireworks seemed meaningless

It was no use.

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