Secret Admiration: Finding True Love After Prison

Chapter 128 My Good Nephew

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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

rising. on his face. He was thankful the bathroom light was dim, and he was standing against the light,

and tossed a gray scarf from

the time, her lips purple and cold. He guessed she must

the beginning of their relationship and

scarf, but a month ago, Meryl had actually thrown

for seven or eight years, only to discard it without

abrupt halt. Looking at Meryl in front of him, he suddenly felt as if he were in a different world. She was

Meryl said calmly, stepping back

who were you looking

My

said to her, "You can't possibly be here

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

walked past Dalton, and

around. Can you

didn't want to waste

ring 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 for

few days ago, Dalton had noticed Meryl wearing a diamond