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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Meryl that he

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

ease the awkwardness, he feigned nonchalance, turned around, and tossed a gray

only a pale yellow sweater at the time, her lips purple and cold. He guessed she must be

of their relationship and served as a symbol of their

would treasure the scarf, but a month ago, Meryl

for seven or eight years, only to discard it without a

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

stepping back two steps to put distance

were you

My Good

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

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

walked past Dalton, and headed towards

Can you tell me what this

at him and didn't want to waste

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 ring,