The Heir's Secret Bride

Chapter 200

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

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

"I'm Mr. Mcdaniel's

Mcdanie personal

to the point. "I'm here today on Mr. Medaniel's

head buzz, and her mind

was

she had

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

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making it hard for

It was

90%

90%

didn't

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

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 himself

looked troubled. He sighed and got up to leave the meeting

he returned with his phone in hand and handled

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

Yean. Yeah. "Why?" why?

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

you think I hurt Grandpa

he said

days in custody, and you still haven't

conclusive evidence, she wouldn't still

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

"Maeve, that's

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

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

want

on good

wasn't her fault. She didn't understand why

shouldn't be condemned

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

the wall as she tried

for the sake of the child inside

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affect them.

and well-being made under the New Year's fireworks seemed

It was no use.