Secret Admiration: Finding True Love After Prison

Chapter 16 Nowhere to Go

Watching Chandler's tall figure fade into the distance, Meryl felt a wave of calm wash over her.

Yet, her mind couldn't help but drift back to Dalton.

How did everything go so wrong?

She remembered those early years after returning to the Stone family. The smell of gasoline made her nauseous, so Lydia rode while she walked home from school. Sometimes, she would glance back and see Dalton following.

He always looked so aloof in his custom school uniform, hands. in his pockets.

One day, she stopped and waited.

Dalton, with his long strides, quickly caught up.

He towered over her, his face indifferent, but his eyes gave away a hint of affection.

Back then, she was certain he cared for her.

Things changed during the school's centennial celebration.

Lydia was supposed to perform a piano duet with Dalton.

Just before they went on stage, Lydia mysteriously injured her hand. Crying, she apologized to Dalton, looking so pitiful.

Aniston family,

shine, to showcase

their performance was

asked Lydia how she got hurt. She tearfully

pressing, she finally accused Meryl

was slapped by Dalton in

how could you hit Meryl?" Lydia rushed over, shielding Meryl. "She's my sister. I don't

Meryl couldn't help

many incidents like

convincing herself that Lydia's meddling was the reason she and Dalton drifted

it takes two to

to prison, it wasn't just Lydia's scheming and her parents' silent approval. Dalton's indulgence of Lydia played a crucial role.

eyes and said, "Meryl, for what you

knock on

wiped the corners

carrying a breakfast tray. Noticing her red eyes,

if I may, save your tears

was startled, her pale face looking even

me." Walter hesitated before continuing, "The doctor said you can be discharged tomorrow. Ms. Stone, do you have

the Stone family, and they likely wouldn't

back meant she had nowhere to

Walter suggested softly, "If you have nowhere to go, maybe you could consider