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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was clueless

was on, showing a news segment about an

found herself

to go to the concert,

"You've locked me up

switched off the

feet made Dalton

and scooped her

Put me down! What are you

startled.

you back to your room! I can't

hurry to escape, she had forgotten to put on her

grip, he added, "Stay still! I don't want to hurt the

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mention of the

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but smile a

attention.

her upstairs and gently

touched the mattress, she shot

gaze, Dalton grabbed

wearing socks?

do you think