Secret Admiration: Finding True Love After Prison

Chapter 447 Meryl's Biggest Worry

"You broke three of his ribs. Haven't you vented your anger enough? Will you only stop when he's kicked out of the family? He's your nephew. Do you want him to die? Let's put this behind us and not mention it again. Peace is best for everyone. "Morton, make sure to watch over Dalton. Once he recovers, have him apologize to Chandler and Meryl."

Dylan was clearly trying to downplay the situation, knowing how disgraceful it would be if word got out.

Chandler was about to protest when Meryl gently tugged at his sleeve, signaling it wasn't the right time to argue further.

With three broken ribs and previous knife wounds, Dalton was already in the ICU. If Chandler pushed to expel him from the Aniston family now, Meryl feared Morton might retaliate.

As they left the hospital, Chandler looked at Meryl, hesitant to speak. She understood what he was thinking.

"Chandler, I don't mind what I've been through. I just want you. to be safe," she said.

Meryl would rather compromise than see Chandler face Morton's wrath. She cherished him, and nothing was more important than his safety.

embraced her, resting his head against her collarbone. "I won't let Dalton get near

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against Meryl's neck,

just want to focus on taking care of myself

push Morton and Dalton too

was Meryl's

"They wouldn't dare. If they do, I'll make sure

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dinner. When Bianca learned about Meryl's twenty-day ordeal with Dalton, she was

Dalton? He cheated on you, then regretted it and tried to

been locked up for so long. If this gets out,

this?

was clearly worried that Chandler might blame Meryl. After all, being held