Secret Admiration: Finding True Love After Prison

Chapter 418 Will You Shed a Tear for Me

1/4

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

in the

Tear for Me chest, unsure

you're in a lot of pain, but you need to stay awake," she

2/4

"Figured

Meryl was something Dalton had

locked up for so

emotions were a

taken a knife meant for her. If he hadn't jumped in front of Zane's blade, she'd be

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

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

Adam's apple bobbed as tears

Will You Shed

3/4

thought. His 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

was terrified that if he missed this chance today, he'd

question. She furrowed her brow and said, "What's the

matters, Meryl. Please, just answer me. It's important