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 suit nodded

the hope that had been building within Maeve

"I'm Mr. Mcdaniel's

Mr. Mcdanie personal

to the point. "I'm here today on Mr. Medaniel's behalf to discuss the divorce arrangements with

lightning. She felt her head

Byron was divorcing her. That was

she had no idea what

the divorce agreement. Please read it thoroughly, and if you have no objections, sign at the bottom. Maeve mechanically lowered her eyes. As her

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making it hard for her

It was

90%

90%

didn't believe

sign this document based solely on your word."

wanted me to tell you that, 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

looked troubled. He sighed and got up

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

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

Yean. Yeah. "Why?" why?

a

down Maeve's spine. "Do you think I hurt Grandpa too? Do you not believe

what he said

days in custody, and you still haven't woken up?"

was no conclusive evidence, she wouldn't still

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

"Maeve, that's

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

choked. "I won't, I won't confess

didn't want to

part on good terms

wasn't her fault. She didn't understand why they would accuse

thought she shouldn't be

the phone and tore the divorce agreement in half in front of Jonathan.

against the wall as she

cry had to be suppressed for the sake of the child inside

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affect them.

for peace and well-being made under the

It was no use.