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 than

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like last time. Lydia had filled out nicely, and each checkup showed the baby was on the larger side. The doctor had advised her to watch her diet, worried that if the baby grew

good. We're scheduled for the detailed

they be able to check

nodded. "I hope

son would strengthen her

a grandson,

nodded. "Sons are better than

sure."

Malcolm favored John the most. Though he spoke carelessly, the implications weren't lost on anyone. Even

boys are easier to raise. You were such a good girl growing

"Good girl? Oh yeah, she was so good she made headlines stealing someone's man. Everyone knows about her bed-hopping

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at this. "Meryl, why do

this up? It's the same old story. Aren't you tired of

"Not at all."

peeling her shrimp, taking her time before popping it into her

Not only did 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

Lydia's face changed instantly.

But why drag my

him?"

got to live the high life with the

you still grew up

How did I manage to grow up? It's easy for you to talk when you haven't walked in my shoes, so just

words left Lydia

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are you going back home? Did

"What's that supposed to mean? Are you trying to kick me out? Have you forgotten

lost it! I'm your father, yet this is how

quickly interjected as Malcolm paced furiously. "You don't understand. Meryl wants to go back, but Uncle Chandler's been seduced by another woman. He's been at the hospital these

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

stir up more drama, Lydia pressed on, "Meryl, is

the mention of divorce, Malcolm's

his status as Chandler's father had opened many doors

Ventures Group, was counting on

and Chandler's marriage fell apart, what would

to his business?