Secret Admiration: Finding True Love After Prison

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Meryl's hurriedly explained, "Anne was just joking, you shouldn't take her seriously. I... I..."

But her words faltered, caught in the whirlwind of emotions. swirling around her.

Just then, Chandler leaned in, capturing her lips with his in a sudden kiss.

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Meryl froze, her mind racing as Chandler's large hand cradled the back of her head, tilting her face up towards his.

The world around them faded into silence, the only sounds being the soft rustle of fabric and the faint echo of their quickening breaths. Chandler had indulged in a bit of white wine earlier, and the subtle scent lingered on his lips, intoxicating her

senses.

At that moment, Meryl instinctively closed her eyes, feeling a jolt of electricity coursing through her, even to her fingertips.

His rough fingers grazed her slender waist, settling on her back, sending shivers down her spine.

She felt small and delicate in his embrace, completely at his mercy, not daring to move.

Just as the heat between them intensified, Chandler's phone

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rang, cutting through the tension like a knife.

They pulled apart, foreheads touching, both breathing heavily, their hearts racing in unison.

her and walked over

in place, her mind racing back to the kiss they had just shared, her heart

returned, he was slipping on his clothes,

last minute. I might be gone

momentarily taken aback. She nodded, quickly gathering her thoughts and rushing to the bedroom to help him pack. She rifled through the closet, pulling out three tailored suits suited for different occasions, pairing them with ties that matched perfectly. After a moment's thought, she added two sets

Chandler saw the effort she put into packing,

he grasped her wrist,

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arms.

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her fragrant hair, his voice low and teasing. "No sneaky watching porn videos while I'm gone, alright?" Meryl leaned against his chest, her voice barely

wait for me to come back. We can explore together." Meryl's mind raced

what I

Exploring together?"

could dwell on it, his phone rang again, the urgency

out the door, feeling a mix of emotions

was gone, she tiptoed back to

she lay down, her mind was flooded with thoughts of their kiss-the way his lips felt against hers, the warmth of his body. She pulled the blanket over her, unable to

pondered, "If that phone hadn't interrupted

he even asked if I

Oh, come on!

about being so reserved and composed? When

he so acting like that because of me,

and turned, unable to shake the images dancing in her mind, finally succumbing to sleep around three in the

hand, though he hadn't turned a single

seat and closed his eyes, thoughts drifting back to