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

hope that had been building within

"I'm Mr. Mcdaniel's

Mcdanie

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

that Byron was divorcing her. That

her, so she had no idea what

no objections, sign at the bottom. Maeve mechanically lowered her eyes. As her eyes fell on Byron's bold signature at the bottom, she felt a crushing weight

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hard for her

It was

90%

90%

She didn't

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

reminded her, "Mr. Mcdaniel 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 you!" Maeve's face turned ashen. Her voice was hoarse. "Unless Byron tells me himself that he wants a divorce, I won't believe

troubled. He sighed and got up to leave

with his phone in hand and handled it to Maeve. "Mr. Mcdaniel wants to talk to

other end. Jonathan said you wouldn't sign it. "Yes." Maeve pursed her dry

Yean. Yeah. "Why?" why?

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

down Maeve's spine. "Do you think I hurt Grandpa too? Do you

not what he said the

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

conclusive evidence, she wouldn't still be in

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

"I won't, I won't confess

want

part on good

She didn't understand

she shouldn't be

in front of Jonathan. She then

skipped dinner and simply leaned against the wall as she tried

and desire to cry had to be suppressed for the

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affect them.

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

It was no use.