Secret Admiration: Finding True Love After Prison

Chapter 51 You Know?

Dalton leaned against the wall in the corridor, taking a long drag from his cigarette.

The commotion from the hospital room had been far too loud, so now everyone on this floor seemed to know who he was.

The curious glances and whispered comments from patients and their families made him feel increasingly agitated.

He flicked the cigarette butt to the ground and crushed it underfoot, deciding he didn't want to linger here any longer.

Dalton made his way down a few flights of stairs, seeking refuge. in a quieter corner of the lobby.

As he settled into a secluded spot, he noticed the elevator doors slide open not far away.

Meryl stepped out, her focus intently fixed on her phone, seemingly engaged in a call.

Dalton narrowed his eyes, watching her approach.

He couldn't help but smirk mockingly.

Just this morning, Malcolm had called him up, dismissing Meryl as if she were nothing more than a nuisance, insisting she would come to him to apologize. Chapter 51 You Know?

Dalton thought to himself, "I figured after yesterday's confrontation, she'd be ready to sever ties for good.

But here she is, coming to apologize?

She must be trying way too hard to get my attention! It really pissed me!"

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straightened his posture, adopting a

his arms, projecting an

she was about to reach him, she abruptly halted, her attention still

Dalton blinked, taken aback.

turning to head out of

figure, feeling a surge

she really

to find me

walked away, not

crept

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looks like she's learned a

the

presence behind him, Dalton instinctively turned around, locking eyes

narrowed his eyes, his tone casual yet laced with an underlying sharpness. "What were

palpable, "Is that so? Your fiancée is still waiting for you

Dalton remained silent.

horizon; congratulations are in order," Chandler continued, his voice flat. "Thanks, Uncle

as he brushed past Chandler, his gaze fell

was a piece of jewelry Dalton didn't recall seeing on him

Know? He

He thought, "That's odd.

does Uncle Chandler start wearing

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