Secret Admiration: Finding True Love After Prison

Chapter 7 Falling Apart

When Dalton saw Meryl show her scar to everyone, a strange feeling stirred inside him.

Seeing her act like she didn't care about him anymore broke his heart.

For years, Meryl had devoted herself to him, loving him without conditions.

He had gotten used to it, taking her love for granted.

"Meryl, please stop. If it means that much to you, I'll give you my position." Lydia's hands shook as she covered her head.

"It's all my fault. I shouldn't have stayed with the Stone family. I should have died the day I was kidnapped three years ago."

"But your suffering in prison has nothing to do with me or our parents. Prison is full of bad people. You were bullied because you ended up there."

Tears filled Lydia's eyes, but she held them back.

saved me. I would have been better off

a few words, she washed her hands of any responsibility for

gaze was cold. "People who really want

"Meryl!"

tense as he shielded Lydia, patting her hand reassuringly before turning to Meryl. "I told you to behave. Do you realize the consequences of your actions today?" Meryl's lips twisted into

her deepest wound, and to him, it was just her causing

scene. But you're my fiancé. Aren't you supposed to stand by me? Dalton, how can you defend

made everyone realize what was

the beginning, Dalton had been siding

rumors had been swirling,

Group's proposals seemed

unusual, but the frequency with

it too much thought. High

Meryl's words made people start connecting the

on between Dalton and Lydia, though it sounded like a plot

but fresh, juicy gossip about