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

a news segment about an upcoming concert in Kingsdom

herself captivated

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

locked me up here. How am I

that, she switched off the TV

feet

over and scooped her up

What are you doing?" Meryl

startled.

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

had forgotten to put on her

added, "Stay still! I don't want

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of

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couldn't help but smile a bit,

attention.

upstairs and gently set her on

touched the mattress, she shot him a wary

gaze, Dalton grabbed her

aren't you wearing socks? It's freezing

do you think