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

the hope that had been building within Maeve crumbled instantly.

"I'm Mr. Mcdaniel's

Mr. Mcdanie personal

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

lightning. She felt her head buzz, and her mind

believe that Byron was divorcing

her, so she had no idea what was going

it thoroughly, and if you have no objections, sign at the bottom. Maeve mechanically lowered her eyes. As her eyes fell on Byron's bold signature

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making it hard for

It was

90%

90%

didn't

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

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 don't believe you!"

got up to leave the meeting

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

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

Yean. Yeah. "Why?" why?

clueless. Maeve, how can you ask such a question? It's only

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

not what he said the

days in custody, and you still haven't woken

there was no conclusive evidence, she

accusation in his words, Maeve felt fear creeping into her heart. "I

"Maeve, that's

then prove 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

her heartbreak, Marve choked. "I won't, I won't confess to something I didn't do. Why should I

didn't want

on good terms with

wasn't her fault. She didn't understand why they would

she shouldn't

half in front of Jonathan. She

simply leaned against the wall as she tried to collect

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

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affect them.

well-being made under the New Year's fireworks seemed

It was no use.