Secret Admiration: Finding True Love After Prison

Chapter 418 Will You Shed a Tear for Me

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Meryl was oblivious to Chandler watching her from a distance.

She fished Dalton's phone out of his pocket and dialed 911 with surprisingly steady hands."

After giving the dispatcher their location, she answered a series of questions about Dalton's condition.

"Keep talking to the patient," the dispatcher instructed. "Try to keep him awake. We'll be there shortly."

"Understood," Meryl replied.

For the agonizing fifteen minutes it took for the ambulance to arrive, Meryl held Dalton in her arms, careful not to move him.

The dispatcher had stressed that Dalton shouldn't be moved. With that vast knife sticking out of his chest, the slightest movement could hasten his death.

As she looked down at Dalton, Meryl's mind drifted to Chandler.

Over a decade ago, Chandler's chest had been violently pierced, too. Back then, she'd used acupuncture needles to block specific pressure points, slowing his blood flow and buying crucial time. for treatment.

any needles at hand, Meryl had no way

the

Tear for Me chest, unsure how much longer he

she urged. "The ambulance will be here any minute. Just hang in there a little longer, Dalton." A pale smile tugged at the corners

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thought you hated my guts," he rasped. "Figured you'd be thrilled

was something Dalton had never dared to hope

hate that you kept me locked up for so long." Meryl admitted. "But I never wanted you

were

she felt about him, the fact remained that Dalton had just taken a knife meant for her. If he hadn't jumped

to take some deep breaths!" Meryl coached, noticing Dalton's labored breathing.

die saving your life... will you shed a tear

apple bobbed as tears slid

You Shed

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strength from his body. But he was determined to seize this moment, to have a real heart-to-heart with Meryl. There was

that if he missed this chance today, he'd

by his question. She furrowed her brow and said, "What's the point of

matters, Meryl. Please, just answer