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.

A young man in glasses and a suit nodded

had been building within Maeve crumbled

"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 to discuss the divorce arrangements with

felt her head buzz,

was divorcing

had no idea what was going

a 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 eyes fell on Byron's bold signature at the bottom, she felt a

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making it hard

It was

90%

90%

didn't believe

sign this document based solely on your word."

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!" Maeve's face turned ashen. Her voice was hoarse. "Unless Byron tells

looked troubled. He sighed and got up to

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

as she reached out 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

Yean. Yeah. "Why?" why?

how can you ask such a question? It's only been a few

Maeve's spine. "Do you think I hurt Grandpa too? Do you not

was not what he said the

in custody, and you still haven't

conclusive evidence, she wouldn't still be

into her heart. "I really didn't do

"Maeve, that's

If you want me to believe you, then prove your innocence," Byron interrupted her coldly. "A vicious woman

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

want to

part on good terms

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

shouldn't be condemned without

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

simply leaned against the wall as she tried to

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

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affect them.

well-being made under the New Year's

It was no use.