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.

of the window, thin wisps of smoke rising from his

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

her you're Dalton's uncle. If she marries

to respect her, and she'd be safe from anyone trying to

tempting offer. If I were

excited as he

quickly stopped himself and wiped

slightly.

scratching the back of

Chandler quickly shifted his tone. "But you don't understand

puzzled. "What

might scare her off, so he couldn't risk that. Chandler played with the lighter in his hand, thin

an upscale private club, Dalton and Lydia stepped out of the

with her hands in

chaos of last night's birthday party had thrust

anxious, worried that Chandler had asked to

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

formidable reputation, was known for

in the police force and then taking. control of Galaxy Holdings Group, he

sidelining other family members and consolidating his

person clearly had

family was a large, distinguished

decided she was a problem, Dalton might not dare to

grew

tugged at Dalton's sleeve, her eyes shimmering with unshed tears. "Dalton, I'm really scared... What if your uncle

voice soothing. "Don't worry.

wide and vulnerable as she