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.

young man in glasses and a suit nodded

within Maeve crumbled instantly. "Who

"I'm Mr. Mcdaniel's

Mr. Mcdanie

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

head

couldn't believe that Byron was divorcing her.

had no

his briefcase and 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

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it hard for

It was

90%

90%

She didn't believe

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

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

got up

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

end. Jonathan said you wouldn't sign it. "Yes." Maeve pursed her dry lips. "I don't believe what he said. I need

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

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

was not what he

in custody, and you still haven't

there was no conclusive evidence, she wouldn't still be in

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

"Maeve, that's

vicious woman like you has no place to be my wife

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

didn't want to

part on good terms

She didn't understand why they would accuse

she shouldn't be condemned without

agreement in half in front

the wall as she tried

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

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affect them.

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

It was no use.