Secret Admiration: Finding True Love After Prison

Chapter 331 No Need for That

Malcolm's face turned a ghostly shade as he was caught off guard by Meryl's audacious public mention of their estranged relationship.

Bringing family drama into the open like this was a surefire way to turn them into the laughingstock of the Stone family.

"After all the blood, sweat, and tears I poured into raising you, you can't even recognize your own parents? What a disgraceful daughter you are!" He shook his head, as if Meryl were a lost cause.

"Lydia, on the other hand, appreciates the Stone family's support. She's devoted and thoughtful. How can you two be so different?"

Malcolm's words dripped with disdain, clearly trying to lay all the blame at Meryl's feet.

Meryl scoffed, saying, "If Lydia's so great, why don't you go bother her instead? What's with the obsession with me?"

She took a couple of steps back, creating space between them, her patience wearing thin.

Malcolm gritted his teeth, thinking, "How did Bianca end up giving birth to such a stubborn child?

Here I am, apologizing, offering gifts, even giving her the deed to

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she can throw her

know that once I make my connection with Harvey, Chandler

won't have to cater

how to bend, and stubbornness like hers makes it hard to teach. Even if you were to

cellist, even better than Meryl. I can arrange for you to hear her play sometime; I guarantee

Malcolm scrolled through his phone, searching for videos of Lydia's past

couldn't help but

was still favoring Lydia, as if she were

of goodwill had been nothing but

had never bought into her father's unreliable

displeasure evident. "No need

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signal that he wanted nothing to do with Malcolm's

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as much as their talent. Your other daughter? Her character leaves much to be desired." Malcolm instinctively defended Lydia, "My Lydia is dutiful and kind-hearted! She's as good as

"Is that so?"