Secret Admiration: Finding True Love After Prison

Chapter 436 A Family's Love

Meryl nuzzled against Chandler's chest. "No, I feel sorry for you."

Chandler raised an eyebrow. "Feel sorry for me?"

"Yeah, your dad clearly knows that Dalton is colluding with Zane to harm you, yet he stood by Dalton's side, trying to downplay the situation."

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Meryl had once thought highly of Dylan, but after this incident, she felt disappointed.

It seemed that, aside from her, no one in this family truly cared about Chandler. He appeared to be someone they could easily

sacrifice.

Chandler gently ruffled Meryl's hair. "I've long since gotten used to it. Not everyone gets the love of their family."

Meryl looked up, her eyes sparkling. "I will love you well. I'm your family."

This brought a smile to Chandler's face. "Oh? Is that so?"

A strong hand wrapped around his waist. Chandler lowered his head and softly kissed Meryl's lips.

was momentarily taken aback, the soft touch causing

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feeling weak all over. She leaned into

kept his eyes open,

reaction.

him tightly, Chandler

had been in agony for the past

had to

more he searched for her, the more he would provoke Dalton. That would only make things worse for Meryl. Several times, Chandler had even considered capturing Dalton's parents and

such actions would only

still craved more. He leaned downl, placing

Meryl shivered.

from behind, kissing her as he made his way

a sense of security from Chandler's

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fear, she finally returned home yesterday. Last night, Chandler hadn't pressured her; he had

no reason to let

still daytime, and they had the whole day ahead to nurture

This kiss was markedly different from the earlier gentle