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

been building within Maeve crumbled instantly. "Who are

"I'm Mr. Mcdaniel's

Mcdanie

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

of lightning. She felt her head

couldn't believe that Byron was divorcing

so she had no idea what was

handed it to Maeve. "This is the divorce agreement. Please read it thoroughly, and if you have no objections, sign at the bottom. Maeve mechanically lowered her eyes. As

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hard

It was

90%

90%

She didn't believe

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

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

and got up to

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

said you wouldn't sign it. "Yes." Maeve

Yean. Yeah. "Why?" why?

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

think I hurt Grandpa too?

was not what he said

you still

conclusive evidence, she

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

"Maeve, that's

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

won't confess to

didn't want to

good terms

fault. She didn't understand why they would accuse

shouldn't

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

dinner and simply leaned against the wall as she

to be suppressed for the sake of the child inside her. She couldn't let her

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affect them.

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

It was no use.