Secret Admiration: Finding True Love After Prison

Chapter 457 The Truth of the Matter

Malcolm was as shocked as anyone by the truth. Lydia had acted so recklessly! But as her father, he felt compelled to defend her.

"Regardless, Meryl did crash into her sister's car. Lydia's not the best driver, so you can't pin everything on her!" Malcolm insisted.

His words left Morton and Charlotte stunned. They knew Malcolm favored Lydia, but they hadn't expected him to distort the facts so blatantly.

While Malcolm was willing to go to such lengths, Morton and Charlotte were not. The Aniston family valued their reputation, and with such clear evidence, they felt embarrassed. Morton said, "Malcolm, this is an Aniston family issue. It might be best if you head home. We'll handle it."

"But Lydia is still in surgery..." Malcolm protested.

Charlotte cut him off. "It's just a minor procedure, not childbirth. She'll be up and about by the end of the day."

Realizing it was inappropriate for him to linger in the maternity ward, Malcolm reluctantly left. Moments after he departed, Lydia was wheeled out of surgery

slapped her hard. "Lydia, what were you thinking?

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sting on her cheek. She hadn't

happened?" Lydia asked,

you ask that! You know what happened with the car accident!"

down with you? What do you take us for?" Charlotte saw that Dalton was losing interest in Lydia, which worried her. The baby was Lydia's only leverage to regain her standing, and Charlotte couldn't believe

now, because of your stupidity, I've lost my grandchild! Give me back

a few more times, leaving

of this would have happened!" "Meryl

her fault! If she'd

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