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 thinks she can throw

I make my connection with

have to cater to his whims

"Mr. Herty, this girl is too headstrong. She doesn't know how to bend, and stubbornness like hers makes it hard to teach. Even if

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

spoke, Malcolm scrolled through his phone, searching

couldn't help

favoring Lydia, as if she were

goodwill had been nothing but a

goodness she had never bought

darkened, his displeasure

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hand dismissively, a clear signal that he wanted

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take anyone under my wing. A person's character matters just as much as their talent. Your other daughter? Her

"Is that so?"