Secret Admiration: Finding True Love After Prison

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Dalton was seated to the right of Malcolm, so stopping him was just a reflex.

Dalton could have stayed out of it. But somehow, seeing Malcolm about to hit, he acted faster than he could think and instinctively intervened.

"Let's talk this through. We're all respectable people," Dalton said, trying to calm things down.

Malcolm gave an awkward smile and pulled his hand back.

He had really let his anger at Meryl get the better of him.

Thinking about it now, it wasn't dignified to lash out at Meryl in

anger.

Especially with Dalton present, he needed to maintain his elder's demeanor.

Lashing out like that would make him seem petty and intolerant.

Lydia was stunned.

defend Meryl, leaving her with mixed

Dalton. She felt a surge

you protected Auntie Meryl from

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deliberately reminded him of the distance between

reminder that

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momentarily stunned by her words. He then lowered his gaze and fell silent. He was lost in thought. Bianca hurried over to smooth

could be settled. They were family. No one would hold a grudge. This was also a way to get

wrong," Meryl said

just taking back what's rightfully mine. How is that

you mean? The shares and the house. all belong to the

the hands of Lydia. She's an outsider with

the estate my grandfather left to me

me just to get me to give up

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grandfather's gift

my consent. Now,

me back? I know in your eyes, I'm just a burden. Only Lydia,

make it easy on each other. I won't