Secret Admiration: Finding True Love After Prison

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Malcolm froze, taking a moment to process what Meryl had just said.

When it finally clicked, he immediately looked down at his midsection.

Was his belly really that big?

Then again, wasn't it normal to put on some weight when you're over fifty?

Lydia, standing nearby, couldn't help but cover her mouth to stifle a laugh at Meryl's comment.

However, seeing Malcolm's sour expression, she quickly sobered up. "Come on, Meryl, you shouldn't talk to Dad like that. He's your elder, after all."

"I'm just straightforward, no beating around the bush or hidden agendas. I say whatever's

whatever's on my mind."

The implication was clear. Every word she'd said was the truth.

Malcolm wanted to drop the subject entirely.

As he sat down to eat, Meryl suddenly whisked away all the meat dishes from in front of him and placed them before herself.

Facing Malcolm's glare, Meryl wore an expression that said, "This is for your good."

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"All this greasy food will spike your cholesterol and blood pressure. You might get fatty liver. Better stick to vegetables."

She replaced his dishes with cabbage, cucumber, and other vegetable dishes.

Malcolm's favorite steak dish was placed far out of his reach.

Lunch was almost over, but Malcolm's stomach felt as empty as when he'd started.

"Lydia, you should eat more, too."

Unable to compete with Meryl for food, Malcolm turned his attention to Lydia. "You're eating for two now. It is when the baby needs nutrients to grow! You need to eat well." Malcolm kept adding food to Lydia's plate.

Meryl watched silently, lowering her gaze.

Even though she didn't care about Malcolm, seeing him play favorites still stung.

They were both his daughters, yet Malcolm had never shown her much attention, not even a single word of concern, let alone serving her food.

were longer

how's the baby doing lately?

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was nearly five months

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primarily homebound these past few months, worried about another miscarriage like last time. Lydia had filled out nicely, and each checkup showed the baby was on the larger side. The doctor

spoke softly. "The baby's been good. We're scheduled for the detailed ultrasound

"Will they be able to check

and nodded. "I hope it's

son would strengthen

a

are better than

sure."

he spoke carelessly, the implications weren't lost

and quickly backtracked. "I just meant boys are easier to raise. You were such a good

knife. "Good girl? Oh yeah, she was so good she made headlines stealing

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this. "Meryl, why do you

up? It's the same old

"Not at all."

continued peeling her shrimp, taking her

she steal my man, but she also got me locked up for two years. With all the evil Lydia's done, who knows? Maybe karma will catch up through her child..." Meryl couldn't do much to Lydia right now, but she could still get under their skin from

Lydia's face changed instantly.

that's fine! But why drag my child into this? The baby

him?"

Then why did your mother swap me at birth? Wasn't I innocent too? You got to

you still grew up

to grow up? It's easy for you to talk when you haven't walked

left Lydia

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why are you still living here? When are you going back home? Did you fight with

Have you forgotten that this property is in my

lost it! I'm your father, yet this

down!" Lydia quickly interjected as Malcolm paced furiously. "You don't understand. Meryl wants to go back, but Uncle Chandler's been seduced by another woman.

at Meryl's place, Lydia finally found her chance to take a

more drama, Lydia pressed on, "Meryl, is Uncle

the mention of divorce, Malcolm's expression

despite the family turmoil, his status as Chandler's father had opened many

company, Celestial Ventures Group, was counting on

Meryl and Chandler's marriage

to his business?