Secret Admiration: Finding True Love After Prison

Chapter 403 He Relented

Meryl was done talking with Dalton. She had said everything before.

Yet, he seemed stuck in his own fantasy world.

It felt like he'd created a dream for himself and was trying to drag her into it.

When she polished off the food he had just made, a hint of satisfaction crossed his face.

"I'll be around for the next few days," he said. "If you want anything else, just tell me, and I'll whip it up."

Meryl didn't respond.

The reality of living under the same roof as him dampened her spirits.

But she knew if she wanted to escape, keeping him in a good mood was crucial.

"I sent some clothes for you yesterday. Didn't you like them?" he asked.

"Why should I dress up when I'm stuck here all day?" she shot back.

Women often dress to impress, but not her for him.

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invisible wall between them.

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and Dalton was

about an upcoming concert in

herself captivated

interest, Dalton asked, "You want to go to the concert, right?

glanced at him, then let her gaze drop. "You've locked me up here. How am I supposed to think about going

switched off the

bare feet made Dalton

and scooped her up into

me down! What

startled.

room! I can't let you go upstairs barefoot.

to escape, she had forgotten to put on her shoes,

"Stay

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the mention of the baby,

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smile a

attention.

carried her upstairs and gently set

Meryl touched the mattress, she shot him a

Dalton

aren't you wearing socks? It's

you think