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.

glasses and a suit nodded slightly

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

"I'm Mr. Mcdaniel's

Mr. Mcdanie

to the point.

her head buzz, and her

Byron was divorcing her. That was

she had no

and if you have no objections, sign at the bottom. Maeve mechanically lowered her eyes. As her eyes fell

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hard

It was

90%

90%

She didn't

sorry, but I can't sign this document based solely on your word." Maeve's

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

looked troubled. He sighed and got up

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

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 what he said. I need to hear it from you. Do you really want

Yean. Yeah. "Why?" why?

you ask such a question? It's only

think I hurt Grandpa too? Do

what he said

custody, and you still

there was no conclusive evidence,

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

"Maeve, that's

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

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

want

on good terms

didn't understand why

thought she shouldn't be condemned without

divorce agreement in half in front of Jonathan. She

against the wall as she tried to collect

for the sake of the child inside her. She couldn't let

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affect them.

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

It was no use.