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.

without any needles at hand, Meryl had

the

Tear for Me chest, unsure how

to lutter shut, Meryl gently patted his 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 the corners of

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

gentle, caring side of Meryl was something Dalton had never dared to

kept me locked up for

emotions were

meant for her. If he hadn't jumped in front

noticing Dalton's labored breathing. "Nice and slow. Don't

die saving your

bobbed as tears slid from

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every ounce of strength from his body. But he was determined to seize this moment, to have a real heart-to-heart with Meryl. There was so much he needed

that if he missed this chance

her brow and said, "What's the point

answer me. It's