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.

man in glasses and a

hope that had been building within Maeve crumbled

"I'm Mr. Mcdaniel's

Mr. Mcdanie personal

a bolty surname is Jonathan Harris. Jonathan went straight to the point. "I'm here today on Mr. Medaniel's

of lightning. She felt her head buzz,

believe that Byron was divorcing her. That was

in her, so she had no idea what was

"This is the divorce agreement. Please read it thoroughly, and if you have no objections, sign at the bottom. Maeve mechanically lowered her eyes. As her eyes fell on Byron's bold signature at

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chest, making it hard for her to

It was

90%

90%

She didn't

based solely on

the sake of 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

He sighed and got up to leave

in hand and handled it to Maeve.

the familiar cold voice on the other end. Jonathan said you wouldn't sign it. "Yes." Maeve pursed her dry lips.

Yean. Yeah. "Why?" why?

was terrifyingly cold. "You're so clueless. Maeve, how can you ask such a question? It's

ran down Maeve's spine. "Do you think I hurt

was not what he

and you still haven't woken up?" Byron

was no conclusive evidence,

Maeve felt fear creeping into her heart. "I really didn't

"Maeve, that's

my grandfather. If you want me to believe you, then prove your innocence," Byron interrupted her coldly. "A vicious woman like you has no place to be my wife

back her heartbreak, Marve choked. "I won't, I won't confess to something I didn't do. Why should I

want

on good terms

She didn't understand why they

thought she shouldn't be

up the phone and tore the divorce agreement in half in front of Jonathan. She then followed the police officer back to her

and simply leaned against the wall as she tried to collect

cry had to be suppressed for the sake of the child inside her. She

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affect them.

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

It was no use.