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.

aback, the soft

A

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over. She leaned into Chandler's embrace, surrendering completely

kept his eyes open, watching

reaction.

the woman in front of him tightly, Chandler felt

been in agony for the past half

avoid raising suspicions, he had

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

him that such actions would only worsen Meryl's

kiss ended, Chandler still craved more. He

Meryl shivered.

supported her from behind, kissing her as

felt a sense of security from

A Family's

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night, Chandler hadn't pressured her; he

had no

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

the room, Chandler kissed Meryl again. This kiss was markedly different from the earlier gentle ones;