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.

Reese." A young man in glasses and a suit nodded slightly

within Maeve crumbled instantly.

"I'm Mr. Mcdaniel's

Mcdanie

like a bolty surname is Jonathan Harris. Jonathan went straight to the point.

head

was divorcing her. That

so she had no idea what

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

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it hard

It was

90%

90%

didn't

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

charges against you. However, you must sign the divorce papers." "I don't believe you!" Maeve's face turned ashen. Her

and got up to

he returned with his phone in hand and

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 believe

Yean. Yeah. "Why?" why?

ask such a question? It's only been a

you think I hurt Grandpa too? Do you

was not what he said

days in custody, and you still haven't woken

conclusive evidence, she

creeping into her heart. "I really

"Maeve, that's

want me to believe you, 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 on

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

didn't want

part on good terms

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

shouldn't be

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

leaned against the wall as she tried

had to be suppressed for

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affect them.

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

It was no use.