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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clear, and Dalton was clueless about how to close

about

herself

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

locked me up here. How am I supposed to think about going

switched off the TV and

bare feet

over and scooped her up into his

Put me down! What are you

startled.

can't let you go

hurry to escape, she had forgotten to put on her shoes, giving him the

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

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the mention of the

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couldn't help but smile a bit,

attention.

upstairs and gently set her

Meryl touched the mattress, she shot

gaze, Dalton

aren't you wearing socks? It's freezing

you think you're