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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still want to save

both love and pity. He pulled a cupcake from his pocket.

that Chandler had.

about how

seemed unfazed by

had just had the chance to speak the truth but had hesitated, missing his

something; he just knew that once he did, it would expose

the upswing, and confronting Chandler now would leave him

indecision led to Meryl's repeated disappointment

him.

made him want to rush

people.

to pick her up in

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

hallway to eat your cupcake,"

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

on in surprise, sensing that Chandler was

glanced at the others before nodding.

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

to step out of Chandler's arms. She felt she could walk

Chandler tightened his