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.

A young man in glasses and a

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

"I'm Mr. Mcdaniel's

Mcdanie

struck Maeve like a bolty surname is Jonathan Harris. Jonathan went straight to the point. "I'm here today on Mr. Medaniel's behalf to discuss the divorce arrangements

of lightning. She felt her head buzz,

was divorcing her.

her, so she had

you have no objections, sign at the bottom. Maeve mechanically

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it hard for her

It was

90%

90%

She didn't

this document based solely on your word." Maeve's eyes were filled

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

sighed and got

hand and handled

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." Maeve pursed her dry lips. "I don't believe what

Yean. Yeah. "Why?" why?

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

you think I hurt

what he said the

custody, and you

was no conclusive evidence, she wouldn't still be

unspoken accusation in his words, Maeve felt fear creeping into her

"Maeve, that's

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

her heartbreak, Marve choked. "I won't, I won't confess to something

want to

good

didn't understand

thought she shouldn't be

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

simply leaned against the wall as she tried

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

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affect them.

wishes for peace and well-being made under the New

It was no use.