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.

really were longer

lately? Not giving you too

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was nearly five

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kept her 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 had advised her to watch

"The baby's been good.

"Will they be able to check

caressed her belly and nodded.

would strengthen

a

are better than daughters,

sure."

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

just meant boys are

of nowhere, Meryl twisted the knife. "Good girl? Oh yeah, she was so good

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darkened at this. "Meryl,

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

"Not at all."

peeling her shrimp, taking her time before popping

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 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.

my child into this?

him?"

birth? Wasn't I innocent too? You got to live the high life with the Stones, and now I can't even voice a few

still grew

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

words left Lydia

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

trying to kick me out? Have you forgotten that this property is in my name now? If

Malcolm's chest heaved with anger. "You've completely lost it! I'm your father, yet this is

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 past few days, playing devoted companion to his childhood

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

Lydia pressed on, "Meryl, is Uncle Chandler

of divorce, Malcolm's expression turned

turmoil, his status as Chandler's father had opened

Group, was counting on

and Chandler's marriage fell apart, what

to his business?