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 slightly at

the hope that had been building within

"I'm Mr. Mcdaniel's

Mr. Mcdanie

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

lightning. She felt her head

couldn't believe that Byron was divorcing

believed in her, so she had no idea what was

divorce agreement from 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 her eyes. As her

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it hard

It was

90%

90%

She didn't

can't sign this document based solely on your word."

forgo pressing any criminal charges against you. However, you must sign the divorce papers." "I don't believe you!"

sighed and got up to leave the

a few minutes, he returned with his phone in hand and handled it to Maeve. "Mr. Mcdaniel wants

to take the phone. 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

Yean. Yeah. "Why?" why?

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

you think I hurt Grandpa too? Do

not what he said

you still haven't woken up?"

was no conclusive evidence, she wouldn't

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

"Maeve, that's

your innocence," Byron interrupted her coldly. "A vicious woman like you has no place to be my wife "Sign the papers. Let's end this

Marve choked. "I won't, I won't confess to something I

want

part on good

fault. She didn't understand why they

shouldn't

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

and simply leaned against the wall

sorrow and desire to cry had to be suppressed for the sake of the child inside her. She couldn't

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affect them.

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

It was no use.