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 look

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

and tossed a gray scarf from his neck to

time, her lips purple and cold. He guessed

the beginning of their relationship and served as

but a month ago, Meryl

kept it for seven or eight years, only

an abrupt halt. Looking at Meryl in front of him, he 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

stepping back two steps to put distance between

who were you looking for?

My Good

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

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of sarcasm. "Haven't you given up yet? Are you still trying to use Chandler to

and

stop messing around. Can you tell

and didn't want to waste any

on her finger. "I'm married to Chandler. From now on, when you see me, call me 'aunt,' got it? My good nephew." Dalton was completely stunned, not able to react

noticed Meryl wearing a diamond ring,