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?"

many times had Meryl been dragged into trouble because of him? The thought darkened his

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of his vulnerabilities, which was why they

crossed a

they

here? I overindulged at dinner and could use a little walk. I'll

Meryl raised an eyebrow.

With that tiny

Bianca opened the door, but

movement in the rearview mirror and

you twist your

out of harm's way that she hadn't

ointment and nurse it at home, but stepping out had made the pain

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nothing serious. I'll just

head and settled back into

felt a wave of disappointment wash over

turned to leave,

resting her chin on her hands. "Why are you still standing

meet

and turned to Chandler. "Mr. Aniston, could you please take my mom to the hospital? I think she needs. to get checked out." Chandler nodded