Secret Admiration: Finding True Love After Prison

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It was the coldest time of winter, seven or eight years ago, with snow drifting down like feathers.

Dalton was originally going to find a secret place to smoke, but halfway there, he heard the low sobs coming from a locked stall in the women's restroom. Teens were rebellious by nature, so bullying on campus wasn't

uncommon.

But as he finished his cigarette and the low hum of weeping grew louder from the women's room, he couldn't seem to move forward.

He usually didn't mind other people's business, but that day, he felt as if he had lost his soul and walked over.

When Dalton kicked open the stall door, Meryl was small and shrinking in the corner, trembling with cold, not even wearing a coat.

Even now, Dalton could recall how Meryl looked-her eyes wet but also so clean, as if they could reflect the entire world. Dalton's heart skipped a beat. It was that glance, that eye contact, that made him fall.

It was as if a seed of love suddenly awakened deep within his

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strongly drawn to Meryl that he couldn't

beating fiercely, and he even noticed a flush rising. on his face. He was thankful the bathroom light was dim, and he

ease the awkwardness, he feigned nonchalance, turned around, and tossed a gray scarf

a pale yellow sweater at the time, her lips purple and cold. He guessed

their relationship and served as a

but a month

eight years, only to discard it

suddenly felt as if he were in a different world. She was still wearing pale yellow, but she seemed so changed, especially the way she looked at

you," Meryl said calmly, stepping back two

were you looking

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frowned, tilted his head, and said to her, "You can't possibly be here to

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serious with a hint of sarcasm. "Haven't you given up

past Dalton, and headed

stop messing around. Can you tell me what this is

didn't want to waste

the diamond ring on her finger. "I'm married to Chandler. From now on, when you see me,

had noticed Meryl wearing a diamond ring, but she seemed