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

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

"I'm Mr. Mcdaniel's

Mcdanie

Harris. Jonathan went straight to the point. "I'm here today on Mr. Medaniel's behalf to discuss

of lightning. She felt her head buzz,

couldn't believe that Byron was

had no

out a divorce agreement from his briefcase and handed it to Maeve. "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 the bottom, she

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it hard for her

It was

90%

90%

She didn't

but I can't sign this document based solely on your

for 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.

got up to leave

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

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 hear it from you. Do you really

Yean. Yeah. "Why?" why?

tone was terrifyingly cold. "You're so clueless. Maeve, how can you ask such a question? It's only been a few days, and

you think I hurt Grandpa

was not what he

days in custody, and you

conclusive evidence,

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

"Maeve, that's

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 "Sign the papers.

won't, I won't confess to something I

want

part on good terms

didn't understand why they

thought she shouldn't be

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

suppressed for the sake of the

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affect them.

peace and well-being made under the

It was no use.