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

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

feigned nonchalance, turned around, and tossed a gray

sweater at the time,

of their relationship and served as

a month ago, Meryl had

had kept it for seven or eight years, only

in a different world. She was still wearing pale yellow, but she seemed so changed,

calmly, stepping back two steps to

Then who were

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

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a hint of sarcasm. "Haven't you given up yet? Are

and headed towards

her. "Meryl, stop messing around. Can you

him and didn't want to waste any more

now on, when you see me,

wearing a diamond ring, but