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

in the same

Me

cheek. "I know you're in a lot of pain, but you need to stay awake," she urged. "The ambulance will be here any minute. Just hang in there a little longer, Dalton." A pale smile tugged at

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

Meryl was something Dalton had

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

were a tangled

fact remained that Dalton had just taken a knife meant for her. If he hadn't jumped in front of Zane's blade, she'd be the one bleeding out right now. There was no way she could abandon

coached, noticing Dalton's

die saving your life... will you shed

as tears slid from the corners

Shed a Tear

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lips were pale as snow. Each word felt like it drained every ounce of strength from his body. But he was determined to seize this moment, to have a real heart-to-heart

he missed this chance today, he'd never get

question. She furrowed her brow and said,

Please, just answer me. It's important to