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.

man in glasses and a suit nodded slightly

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

"I'm Mr. Mcdaniel's

Mcdanie personal

Maeve like a bolty surname is Jonathan Harris. Jonathan went straight to the point. "I'm here today

She felt her head buzz,

Byron was

in her, so she had no idea what was going

have no objections, sign at the bottom. Maeve mechanically lowered her

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chest, making it hard for her to

It was

90%

90%

didn't believe

I can't sign this document based solely on your

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

He sighed and got

minutes, he returned with his phone in hand and handled it to Maeve.

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

Yean. Yeah. "Why?" why?

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

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

was not what he said the other

you still

no conclusive evidence, she

the unspoken accusation in his words, Maeve felt fear creeping into her heart. "I really didn't do it. Byron,

"Maeve, that's

prove your innocence," Byron interrupted her coldly. "A vicious woman like you has no

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

didn't want

on good

wasn't her fault. She didn't

thought she shouldn't be condemned without

tore the divorce agreement in half in front of Jonathan. She then followed the police officer back to her

simply leaned against the wall as

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

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affect them.

I her wishes for peace and well-being made under the

It was no use.