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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so strongly drawn to Meryl that he

his face. He was thankful the bathroom light was dim, and

ease the awkwardness, he feigned nonchalance, turned around, and tossed

pale yellow sweater at the time, her lips

relationship and served

scarf, but a month ago, Meryl had actually

or eight years,

as if he were in a different world. She was still wearing pale yellow, but she seemed so changed, especially

for you," Meryl said calmly, stepping back two steps to put distance between

Then who were you looking for?

My Good

and said to her, "You

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"Haven't you given up yet? Are you still trying to use

didn't respond, walked past Dalton, and

stop messing around. Can you tell me what this

didn't want to waste any more

Chandler. From now on, when you see me, call

noticed Meryl wearing a diamond ring, but she seemed to be wearing it just