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

arms, projecting

she abruptly halted, her attention still glued

Dalton blinked, taken aback.

and tucked her phone away, turning to head out

figure,

thought, "Did she really just

come to find

not

crept onto his face.

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looks like she's learned a thing

the

behind him, Dalton instinctively turned

with an underlying sharpness. "What were you just watching?" Dalton

indifference palpable, "Is that so?

Dalton remained silent.

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

his gaze fell on Chandler's hand,

piece of jewelry Dalton didn't recall seeing on

You Know? He paused, curiosity

He thought, "That's odd.

Uncle Chandler start wearing

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