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.

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

him, the hope that had been building within Maeve crumbled instantly. "Who are you?" she

"I'm Mr. Mcdaniel's

Mcdanie

a bolty surname is Jonathan Harris. Jonathan went straight to the point. "I'm here today on Mr. Medaniel's behalf to discuss the divorce arrangements with

lightning. She felt her head

believe that Byron was divorcing

in her, so she had no

"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

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chest, making it hard for her

It was

90%

90%

didn't believe

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

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 me himself

He sighed and got

few minutes, he returned with his phone in hand and handled it to

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

Yean. Yeah. "Why?" why?

you ask such a question? It's only been a few days, and you've already forgotten

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

was not what he said

in custody, and you still haven't

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. Byron, believe

"Maeve, that's

grandfather. If you 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

I won't confess to something

didn't want

good terms with

didn't understand

shouldn't

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

the wall

suppressed for the sake of the

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affect them.

wishes for peace and well-being made

It was no use.