Secret Admiration: Finding True Love After Prison

Chapter 631 Apology

News of Meryl's hospitalization spread quickly.

Not long after Felix left her room, a whole crowd from the Aniston family showed up, bustling in with concern and well

wishes.

Cameron entered with a large bag of supplements. "Meryl, my family runs a health supplement company. These are great for pregnant women. If you like them, I can bring you more later." Halle chimed in, not wanting to be outdone, "And I brought some fruits-organic and all-natural!"

Meryl felt a bit overwhelmed but couldn't refuse their kindness. She accepted everything graciously, even as the room filled with chatter.

Dylan also popped in to offer his well-meaning advice about taking good care of herself.

Yet, as the crowd gathered, she couldn't help but notice the absence of Charlotte and her family.

It was probably for the best; she had no desire to see any of them -Charlotte, Dalton, or Lydia. Their absence was a relief.

With everyone there to see her, Meryl felt it would be rude to ask them to leave.

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fámily.

The conversations felt forced, and fatigue began to set in.

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Cameron, however, was loud and determined to keep the chatter going.

Just when Meryl thought she couldn't take anymore, Anne walked in, and it felt like a lifeline.

Anne declared, eyeing the crowd, "Alright, everyone. I think you've all seen enough. Meryl needs to rest now."

Cameron and the others took the hint and started to file out.

As the door closed behind them, Anne grasped Meryl's hand, concern etched on her face. "Seriously, you don't have to put up with them. If you don't like their company, just send them packing. Why suffer through it?" Meryl sighed, "They're Chandler's family, after all. I have to keep up appearances. We'll see each other again, so it's best to keep things cordial."

Plus, they were all older than her. If she outright told them to leave, it would look terrible if word got around.

Anne nodded, understanding. "I get it. I felt the same way about Dante's family. Every time I had to face them, I was a bundle of nerves, trying to play the dutiful wife.

"But you've got it better than I did. At least Chandler is on your side. Dante? He was nowhere to be found, leaving me alone with his relatives."

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an eyebrow. "I heard you've been getting close to Dante

had transpired after Anne chased after Yancey to his hometown, but since that day, Anne had

their relationship

stirred a mix of emotions in her; he seemed like a decent

getting back together with him.

would each take turns caring for

is here, it's

and be a father."

she had been through so much-giving birth, raising a newborn- and Dante had just walked away with a daughter without lifting a finger. It hardly seemed fair. Having spent a few days with Bella, Anne knew firsthand how exhausting it could be. Taking

with her daughter, she didn't want all her time

her postpartum period was over, she

L

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impossible to give

weighing her options, it seemed

the best solution.

ever since her divorce

prioritize themselves, after

How are

Meryl. "I'm really disappointed in Yancey. I chose to be with him to

It baffled her that he had faced a crisis yet chose to shoulder it alone, refusing to share what he was going through. It felt like he didn't consider her part of

the lack of communication left her feeling

there was always something keeping them apart. Meryl didn't press further; she

they were talking, there was a knock at the door, and both women turned to

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implications of Rachel's visit. She knew

actions.

woman who had caused her to crash Meryl's car and go into premature labor, and

want?" Anne shot

hostility, swallowed her pride and replied, "I'm here

an eyebrow. "Apologize?

thought, "No wonder

must have sent her to make

"I lost

didn't mean to hurt you," Rachel said, biting her lip, her eyes glistening

Rachel. We're not buying into your act." Anne

kind of sympathy might work on men, but women saw right