Secret Admiration: Finding True Love After Prison

Chapter 5 Framing Her Again

"What?"

Lydia looked up, startled. "What do you mean?"

The maid glanced at Meryl. "I saw Ms. Stone go into the kitchen and put something in your drink. It looked like a drug."

Several faces turned pale as the maid's words sank in.

Everyone in the Stone family remembered the kidnapping incident three years ago. Lydia had been taken after drinking a spiked beverage. Hearing that it might be happening again made Lydia's face go white, and her hand shook, causing her wine glass to shatter on the floor.

The crash of the glass drew attention from the crowd, who now looked over curiously.

Lydia, with red-rimmed eyes, turned to Bianca. "Mom...

"I'm so scared..."

Bianca, realizing what Lydia feared, quickly comforted her. "Don't be afraid. It's all in the past."

towards Meryl, her expression hardened. "Still up to

didn't directly accuse Meryl in front of everyone, Meryl knew exactly what she

use this situation

back laughter at

the drink in the decanter. Lydia had a special preference for white wine, which had been prepared just for her. It was clear

kitchen, but I was just looking for something to

"But I saw you add something to it. I swear

was almost theatrical, like a crusader standing

whispers began to

to keep the matter contained, knowing that family issues should be handled privately.

her a reassuring smile.

three years in prison. She wouldn't make the same mistake again. I trust

words caused a stir as the guests had been led to

mention of prison was a serious blemish, a mark that could affect one's reputation and even

of guilt. "I was just drunk and rambling. Don't take it seriously. How could my sister have ever been

her attempt to backtrack only made things

it clear to everyone that there was some truth to

special gift for you. Want to see it?" Meanwhile, the noise from downstairs reached Dalton, who came down to find Lydia