Secret Admiration: Finding True Love After Prison

Chapter 9 Her Call

Malcolm's face darkened as he drummed his fingers on the table, the sound echoing ominously through the room.

He couldn't believe that Meryl, who had dedicated so much of her life to Dalton, would now so easily call off the engagement.

"Is this about Lydia? They've just been working together more closely lately. Is that really worth all this drama?"

Bianca quickly backed him up. "Do you really think so little of Lydia? She's always been nice to you. Why would she try to take Dalton from you?" Meryl's gaze swept over her parents and then landed on Lydia.

It was all so bitterly ironic.

Lydia didn't need to lift a finger. Her parents were always ready to speak for her.

And yet, Meryl was the one they should have been defending.

A sardonic smile played on Meryl's lips.

"I'm not joking or being petty. I'm ending things with Dalton. It's over."

Dalton, clearly frustrated, tugged at his tie. "What now, Meryl?

Chapter 9 Her Call

What's this all about?"

Meryl's laugh was hollow.

"You think I'm just throwing a tantrum?"

"Dalton, do you think that just because I love you, I'm beneath. you? Do you believe I'm not allowed to feel hurt?"

so you assume I'm

you ditch your fiancée to protect another woman, did

you so casually cast

to his friends earlier

outburst was a reaction to

a direct result of his

bitter. "It was just a joke among friends. Is that all it takes to

tantrum will only make things harder for Mom and Dad. Canceling

3/5

joke. I've never seen a daughter

SO

And you're worried about

over, slapped Meryl hard across the

chest heaved as he glared at her.

slap made Meryl's vision blur and her head spin even more from the

in her cheek was intense, but she held

engagement means anyone would. still want you? Who

prison record will be

fool of this

prison, but I was framed! Just because Lydia was behind

She couldn't stand to

she turned to leave, the heavy rain poured down in

Meryl just shook her

so-called family and lover were nothing

soaked her through,

was washing away all the hurt

sleek black car was