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.

in glasses and a suit nodded slightly

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

"I'm Mr. Mcdaniel's

Mr. Mcdanie personal

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

of lightning. She felt her head buzz, and

Byron was divorcing her. That was

she had no idea what

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

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hard for her

It was

90%

90%

She didn't believe

sign this document based solely on your

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

troubled. He sighed and got up to leave

a few minutes, he returned with his phone in hand and handled

reached 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."

Yean. Yeah. "Why?" why?

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

"Do you think

was not what he

in custody, and you

evidence,

fear creeping into her

"Maeve, that's

you, then prove your innocence," Byron interrupted her coldly. "A vicious woman like you has no place to be my wife "Sign the papers. Let's end

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

want to

good

wasn't her fault. She didn't understand

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

desire to cry had to be suppressed for the sake of the

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affect them.

I her wishes for peace and well-being made under the

It was no use.