Secret Admiration: Finding True Love After Prison

Chapter 429 Chandler Arrives

Chandler had clearly been there for a while, yet he was standing unnoticed at the back of the crowd.

Meryl felt tense facing the accusations from so many people. She didn't want Chandler to get involved, but his presence gave her a sense of comfort.

Thinking that Chandler had heard their previous conversation, Meryl felt even more heartbroken for him.

Dylan appeared determined to brush off the situation. To him, Chandler was clearly the one who needed to yield.

"What are you doing here? Aren't you supposed to be at work?"

Meryl walked over to Chandler, grasping his hand tightly as if to silently offer her support.

Chandler instinctively pulled Meryl into his embrace. He understood her desire to protect him.

Warmth flooded through him, and he wanted nothing more. than to hold her tightly and kiss her deeply.

"How could I not come when you were being targeted by so many people?"

Meryl leaned against Chandler's shoulder, casually replying, "It's not really bullying. They are your family, after all. We were just having a lively discussion." Chapter 429 Chandler Arrives

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want to save face for his family after they had treated her

He pulled a cupcake

pleasantly surprised that Chandler had. thought

about how nice a

by

had the chance to speak the truth but had

knew that once he did, it would expose his feelings for Meryl that he had

and confronting Chandler now would leave

led to

him.

Dalton. Seeing Meryl wrapped in Chandler's embrace made him want to rush over and

people.

her up in front

neck, resting her head against his chest as a blush crept onto her

you to the hallway to eat your cupcake," Chandler murmured softly. "I'll

aloof and proud man transformed into someone incredibly gentle when it came to Meryl. He spoke to her in soft

in

glanced at the others before nodding.

was also part of the Aniston family, he was probably better suited to handle

to step out of Chandler's arms.

his grip