Secret Admiration: Finding True Love After Prison

Chapter 332 Sling Mud

Malcolm was taken aback by Harvey's abrupt rejection, his expression darkening as the reality of the situation sank in.

In his mind, they had once been classmates, and while they hadn't kept in touch over the years, there was no need for Harvey to put on such airs in front of an old acquaintance. Humiliated in public, Malcolm quickly shifted the blame to Meryl.

"This is all your fault! You must have offended him somehow, and now I'm getting the cold shoulder too!"

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Meryl raised an eyebrow, genuinely perplexed. "Wait a minute. Who offended him exactly? Me or you? Why do you keep dragging me into your mess?

"You treat Lydia like she's some kind of treasure! Just take a look at how everyone else sees her!"

Meryl couldn't help but laugh sarcastically. "Oh, you haven't heard? Rocky has already admitted that he and Lydia conspired to frame me and get me locked up.

"Don't give me that look! I'm just stating facts. Dalton knows. about it, too-ask him if you don't believe me.

"Only you would think Lydia is innocent. Let me tell you, this isn't over. Rocky was taken in for questioning yesterday, and soon enough, they'll be knocking on Lydia's door. She won't be Chapter 332 Sling Mud

Each of Meryl's words landed like a bombshell, leaving the crowd buzzing with curiosity.

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Although they didn't know who Rocky was, they could guess he was tied to Meryl's past troubles.

spoke hinted that there was

crowd leaned in for more, Meryl turned

gone, the crowd slowly began to

brow, frustration bubbling beneath the

who had been lurking in the background,

the mention of Rocky's arrest, and Meryl's implications

in front of Malcolm, watching his face shift through a whirlwind

our daughter. You need to trust in her innocence and not let a little gossip

of indifference. He didn't respond, clearly

attitude.

years in business, he wasn't

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to air this dirty laundry in public meant she had something substantial backing

rash decision regarding

the moment, he hadn't thought things

convinced him that sending Meryl to prison would teach her a lesson. Malcolm said, his voice low, "Tell me the truth, Sandra. What really happened

bit her lip, her fingers fidgeting

originally been a joint effort between her and

Stone family. Lydia's strategy had worked like

that Meryl would find a powerful ally in

"Even if Rocky does change his