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?"

my pain, so you assume I'm just making a

When you ditch your

so

of what Dalton had said to his friends earlier made.

outburst was a reaction to what

direct result of his

just a joke among friends. Is that all it

will only make things harder for Mom and Dad. Canceling the engagement

3/5

a joke. I've never seen a

SO

her own family. And you're worried about how

slapped Meryl hard across

he glared

slap made Meryl's vision blur and her head spin

pain in her cheek was intense,

off the engagement means anyone would. still want you? Who

not forget, your prison record will be public

fool of this

framed! Just because Lydia was behind it, you all choose to

done with her family. She couldn't stand to be around.

turned to leave, the heavy rain poured down in

umbrella, but Meryl just shook her head

understood that her so-called family and lover were

through, but she felt strangely

washing away all the hurt

not far away, a sleek black car

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