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.

in glasses and a suit

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

"I'm Mr. Mcdaniel's

Mr. Mcdanie personal

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

of lightning. She felt her head buzz, and

was divorcing

believed in her, so she had no

it thoroughly, and if you have no objections, sign at the

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making it hard for

It was

90%

90%

didn't believe

based solely on

"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

got

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

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 he said. I need to hear it from you. Do you

Yean. Yeah. "Why?" why?

"You're so clueless. Maeve, how can you ask such a question? It's only been a few days, and you've already forgotten what

chill ran down Maeve's spine. "Do you think I hurt Grandpa

what he said the other

in custody, and you still haven't woken

no conclusive evidence, she wouldn't

Maeve felt fear creeping into her

"Maeve, that's

prove your innocence," Byron interrupted her coldly. "A vicious woman like you

won't, I won't confess to something I didn't do. Why should I

want

good

fault. She didn't understand why they would accuse

thought she shouldn't

phone and tore the divorce agreement in half in front

and simply leaned against the wall as she tried to

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

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affect them.

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

It was no use.