Secret Admiration: Finding True Love After Prison

Chapter 35 Encounter

Meryl hopped into a cab and made her way to the bar, her heart racing with concern for Anne.

It was a classy spot, a far cry from the raucous places where chaos reigned. Soft music floated through the air, setting a mellow mood.

Anne was still a little tipsy, her eyes glazed over as she cradled her face in her hands.

"What are you doing here? Isn't today your wedding day?" Anne asked, squinting at Meryl.

"Come on, my husband can wait. You're my priority right now," Meryl replied.

Meryl had dashed in, feeling the warmth of the bar envelop her. So, she took off her jacket.

Underneath, she wore a striking red knit sundress that clung to her curves just right. Though slender, she had enough to catch the eye.

Her long legs crossed on the barstool, peeking out from the thigh-high slit of her dress. The ankle boots she wore cleverly concealed the scars on her feet, making Meryl look effortlessly chic in the dim lighting.

Anne looked at her with a guilty expression. "Oh man, I'm such a terrible friend! I can't believe I interrupted your special day."

the redness. around Anne's

part of a strategic union and had been together

their marriage had been

year, Anne had to go abroad to recover from a dance injury. During that time,

of the country, and

in these two years of marriage, they

her head lightly. "When you only see someone a couple of times a year, what's there

to respond, a harsh

"Mery!?"

to find Dalton standing there, a smug look on his face as he held a

tilted his chin slightly, exuding arrogance. "What are you doing stalking

Anne immediately stood up, positioning herself protectively in front of

want? There are people around. You can't just bully women

Anne's drunken bravado, waved

I'm not buying it." His

eyebrow, her expression confused. "Who are you

you who called me this afternoon? What's the matter? Did I not pick up your call,

curious stares of the onlookers around them only made the situation