Secret Admiration: Finding True Love After Prison

Chapter 342 Burden

Seeing Chandler return with a grim expression, Meryl couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong? Where did you disappear to?"

"Nothing," Chandler replied, sliding into the car and shutting the door behind him. "I'll have a few bodyguards look out for you, just in case." Meryl's eyes widened in surprise.

Bianca, sitting in the back seat, immediately chimed in, "Did something happen?"

Just days had passed since Meryl's kidnapping, and the thought sent a chill down her spine.

She had only recently learned that the kidnappers had even used explosives.

Chandler said as he buckled his seatbelt, "I might have ticked. someone off during a mission back at the academy. It's better to be safe than sorry."

He didn't elaborate on the details of the mission, but Meryl understood that it was likely classified information.

She thought, "Wait a minute... they use codenames during missions to protect themselves and their families.

Does that mean they know who he is?"

Chapter 342 Burden

burden."

"Burden?" Chandler frowned. "What are you talking about?"

had Meryl been dragged into

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vulnerabilities, which was why they kept

had crossed

they drove, they passed

said, "Why don't you drop me off here? I overindulged at dinner and could

Meryl raised an eyebrow.

With

halted, Bianca opened the door, but as she stepped out, she

in the rearview mirror and

you twist

the ice fell, Bianca had been so focused on pushing Meryl out of harm's way that she hadn't considered her own safety.

at home, but stepping out had made the pain all

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replied, a bit sheepish, "It's nothing serious. I'll just rest for a couple

head and settled back into

a

she turned to leave, the car window rolled

resting her chin on her hands. "Why

blinked in surprise, turning back to meet Meryl's

to Chandler. "Mr. Aniston, could you please take my mom to the hospital? I think she needs. to get checked out." Chandler nodded without