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

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, so Meryl

feigned nonchalance, turned around, and tossed a

pale yellow sweater at the time,

the beginning of their relationship and served

she would treasure the scarf, but a month ago, Meryl had actually thrown

kept it for seven or eight years, only to discard

came to 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

who were you

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

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

didn't respond, walked past Dalton, and headed towards the villa's

around. Can

at him and didn't want to waste any

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

Dalton had noticed Meryl wearing a diamond ring,