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 clear, and Dalton was clueless

TV was on, showing a news segment about an

found herself

to the concert, right? You used to

locked me up here. How am I supposed to think

switched off the TV

feet made

rushed over and scooped her

Put me down! What are you doing?"

startled.

your room! I can't let you

forgotten to

"Stay still! I don't

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of

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couldn't help but smile a bit, pleased that he'd

attention.

gently

touched the mattress, she

gaze, Dalton

you wearing

do you think you're