Secret Admiration: Finding True Love After Prison

Chapter 17 Knowing Her Well

Meryl lowered her eyes and said firmly, "I won't marry him."

In her most helpless moments, Dalton had once been a beacon of hope, a light that brightened her life.

Because of that, she had believed in him all these years.

No matter how many times he hurt her, just recalling the scarf he threw to her outside the bathroom that day would make her forgive him.

She had kept compromising, forgetting that people could change and that light could shine on someone else.

Anne sighed with relief. "I'm glad you see it now. You were too fixated on him before."

She gently touched the scar on Meryl's ankle, her voice filled with guilt. "I'm sorry, Meryl. I couldn't protect you." Meryl shook her head.

During that time, the Blanchett family was in chaos, and Anne had broken her leg in a performance accident. She had her own troubles, and Meryl understood.

They got so absorbed in their conversation that Walter quietly left the room, closing the door behind him.

He headed to the parking lot where Chandler was sitting in the car, smoking.

Seeing Walter approach, Chandler raised an eyebrow. "How did it go?"

"Ms. Stone was pretty surprised. Doesn't seem like she's up for a quick marriage," Walter said honestly.

Chandler stretched his legs, leaning back in his seat with a slight smile. "I figured as much."

He knew Meryl wouldn't agree to something so sudden without a strong reason.

This thought deepened his gaze.

the window,

seat, glancing cautiously at Chandler before speaking, "Sir, maybe you should just tell her

she marries

to respect her, and she'd be safe

tempting offer. If I were her, I'd consider

as he spoke, almost saying

stopped himself and wiped

slightly.

the

tone. "But

"What do you

identity might scare her off, so he couldn't risk

private club, Dalton and Lydia

nervous, fidgeting with her hands in front of

the chaos of last night's birthday party had thrust her

asked to see her to break

a fake socialite with a murky background, hardly a match for someone from such

with his formidable reputation, was known for his

force and then taking. control of Galaxy

other family members and consolidating his

a person clearly

a large, distinguished clan that couldn't

a problem, Dalton might not dare to go.

grew with

tears. "Dalton, I'm really scared... What if

voice soothing. "Don't worry. I'm

as she