Secret Admiration: Finding True Love After Prison

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The footsteps grew louder, and Meryl's eyes flew open in surprise.

She saw Chandler appear at the top of the stairs, rushing toward her with determined strides.

She blinked in disbelief, almost thinking she was imagining it.

His figure was moving so quickly that it was a blur.

Meryl thought, "It's really him!

Chandler! He's come to save me!"

Tears welled up in Meryl's eyes as if she were seeing an angel descend.

Chandler yanked the cloth out of her mouth and shot a quick glance at the bomb nearby.

"Don't be scared, I'm here," Chandler said, his voice calm and reassuring.

Meryl had struggled hopelessly against the tight bindings, but Chandler worked his magic in no time, freeing her hands and

feel.

suddenly remembered Chandler's ten years

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such skills must have been routine

have much time. We need to get out of

was brief and

walk? If not, hold on to my neck. I'll carry you." Without waiting for a response, Chandler bent down and scooped her up into his arms. Meryl's body was freezing, but

warmth was almost addictive, and she

asked, "There's a bomb, and time's running out. Aren't

hadn't

down, he dashed down the stairs, holding Meryl effortlessly as if the stairs were flat ground. Meryl clung tightly to Chandler's neck, determined not to be

if we don't make it, you'll die

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of mine-you saved it once

lump in

ten years ago, just a spur-of-the-moment decision, and she would have helped

all the

downstairs had already evacuated. Chandler

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they cleared the crumbling building, a series of

Thick smoke billowed out.