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.

A young man in glasses and a suit

within Maeve

"I'm Mr. Mcdaniel's

Mcdanie personal

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

her head buzz, and

that Byron was divorcing her. That was

her, so she had no idea what was

and if you have 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 on 09:07

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hard for her to

It was

90%

90%

She didn't believe

but I can't sign this document based solely

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

got up

he returned with his phone in hand and handled it

the familiar cold voice on the other end. Jonathan said you wouldn't sign it.

Yean. Yeah. "Why?" why?

so clueless. Maeve, how can you ask such a question? It's only been a few days, and

think I hurt

was not what he said the other

custody, and you still haven't woken

no conclusive evidence, she wouldn't still be

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

"Maeve, that's

me to believe you, then prove your innocence," Byron interrupted her coldly. "A vicious woman like you has no place to be my wife "Sign the papers.

I won't confess

didn't want to

on good terms

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

shouldn't be condemned without

divorce agreement in half in front of Jonathan. She

skipped dinner and simply leaned against the wall as she tried to

to be suppressed for the

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affect them.

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

It was no use.