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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was so strongly drawn to Meryl that he couldn't bear to

he even noticed a flush rising. on his face. He was thankful the bathroom light was dim, and he was standing against the light, so

around, and

at the time, her lips

scarf marked the beginning of their relationship and served as a symbol

the scarf, but a month ago, Meryl

eight years, only to discard it without a

if he were in a different world. She was

said calmly, stepping back two steps to

Then who were you

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to her, "You can't possibly be here

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then his face grew serious with a hint of sarcasm. "Haven't you given up yet? Are you still trying to use

Dalton, and headed towards

Can you tell me what this is all

him and didn't want to waste any

her finger. "I'm married to Chandler. From now on, when you see me, call me 'aunt,' got

Dalton had noticed Meryl wearing a diamond ring, but she seemed to be wearing