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, thin wisps of smoke rising

at Chandler before speaking, "Sir, maybe you should just tell her who you really

she marries you,

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

If I were her,

more excited as he spoke, almost saying

stopped himself and

smiled slightly.

the back

quickly shifted his tone. "But you

blinked, puzzled. "What do you

revealing Chandler's identity might scare her off, so he couldn't risk that. Chandler

outside an upscale private club,

visibly nervous, fidgeting with her hands in front

their relationship being relatively low-profile, the chaos of last night's

Chandler had asked to

fake socialite with a murky background, hardly a match

formidable reputation, was known for his

and then taking. control of Galaxy Holdings Group, he

other family members and consolidating his

a person clearly had extraordinary

was a large, distinguished clan that

problem, Dalton might not dare to go. against

anxiety grew with

with unshed tears. "Dalton, I'm really scared...

shoulder, his voice soothing. "Don't worry. I'm

eyes were wide and vulnerable as