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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resistance was clear, and Dalton was clueless

news segment about an upcoming concert in Kingsdom featuring a famous

found herself captivated by

Dalton asked, "You want to go to the concert,

glanced at him, then let her gaze drop. "You've locked me up here. How

she switched off the TV and headed

her bare feet made

scooped her

down! What

startled.

to your room! I can't let you go

to put on

his grip, he added, "Stay still! I don't

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of the baby, she

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a bit, pleased that he'd

attention.

upstairs and gently set her

touched the mattress, she shot him a wary

Dalton grabbed

aren't you wearing socks? It's freezing

do you think you're