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.

fingers really were

how's the baby doing lately? Not giving you too

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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's been good. We're scheduled

they be able

her belly and nodded. "I

son would strengthen her

a grandson,

nodded. "Sons are better than daughters,

sure."

children, Malcolm favored John the most. Though he spoke carelessly, the

backtracked. "I just meant boys are easier to raise. You

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

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at this. "Meryl, why do you

old story. Aren't you tired

"Not at all."

her shrimp, taking her time before popping it into

remind you now and then in case you forget. 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

Lydia's face changed instantly.

angry with me, that's fine! But why drag my child into this? The baby is innocent! How could you

him?"

me at birth? Wasn't I innocent too? You got to live

still grew

through? How did I manage to grow up? It's easy

words left Lydia

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

that supposed to mean? Are you trying to kick me out? Have you forgotten that this property is in my

heaved with anger. "You've completely lost it! I'm your father, yet this is how you speak to

but Uncle Chandler's been seduced by another woman. He's been at the hospital these past few days, playing devoted

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

on, "Meryl, is

the mention of divorce,

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

Celestial Ventures Group, was counting on

Meryl and Chandler's marriage fell apart, what would

to his business?