Secret Admiration: Finding True Love After Prison

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Lydia watched from the sidelines, feeling a knot of discomfort in

her stomach.

She had invited Meryl here today with the intention of embarrassing Meryl, but who would have thought that as soon as Meryl arrived, she would become the star of the gathering thanks to that piece of music?

The news that Meryl had recently become Harvey's protégé only added fuel to the fire, drawing more and more people eager to curry favor with her.

And who was Harvey?

He was a top figure in Kingsdom, with connections that could open doors to countless opportunities.

As she watched Meryl bask in the limelight, surrounded by admirers, Lydia instinctively placed a hand on her own belly.

The thought of her unborn child, who was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect, twisted her heart with anguish.

A flash of resentment flickered in Lydia's eyes as she glanced at Meryl's midsection.

She quickly dialed Dalton.

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Right now, the only card she had to play was her status as Dalton's wife.

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She wanted him to come pick her up, a small victory to reclaim some dignity.

"Dalton... I'm almost done here. Can you come and get me?"

Dalton had been busy with work lately, but tonight, he happened to be nearby at dinner, just a five-minute drive away. Charlotte had been keeping a close eye on Lydia, worried about the baby, and had initially insisted she skip the gathering. But Lydia had promised that Dalton would come to fetch her, which finally eased Charlotte's concerns.

Just to be safe, Charlotte had called Dalton to remind him to pick Lydia up after his dinner.

No matter how much he might not want to be around her, he still had to respect his mother's wishes.

A few minutes later, Dalton arrived at the event, impeccably dressed in a sharp suit.

Dalton was a year ahead of them in school and had been quite the campus celebrity-everyone knew who he was.

as word got out that the well-known Dalton was in the house, several people

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trying to butter him up; his family name brought endless opportunities and

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she was reclaiming the

the fact that they were a couple, she hooked her arm through

all have fun, but Dalton and I need

last, the crowd's attention shifted to Lydia's belly. No wonder she looked fuller; she

Dalton was being pulled along by Lydia, someone called out, "Why are you leaving so soon?

husband probably has business

over, his

spark of surprise

caramel-colored coat over a white knitted dress, her hair pulled back in a loose ponytail. Standing among the crowd, she radiated a fresh, elegant vibe that set her apart.

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noticed he hadn't budged and called his name

if he hadn't

he was completely captivated by Meryl,

quietly urged,

Still, no answer.

people around them, sharp as ever,

ice, raising a glass. "Mr. Dalton Aniston, it's not every day we see you! You have to try some of the good wine while you're

for Dalton to stay a bit longer; after all, they all

could seal some sort of deal tonight, that

access the upper echelons

were rare gems.

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an opportune moment

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facing Meryl, gazing at her with the kind of longing typically reserved for

turned a deep shade of

first to

grabbed Meryl's arm, whispering, "Dalton's

over, and upon catching her eye, Dalton raised his glass in a playful toast, a teasing eyebrow

have seemed subtle, but with so many eyes on him,

Kingsdom, and now

Lydia was the true loser here; this so-called "third party" was clearly falling apart. Even with a baby on the way,

a smile. Inside, she was seething, wishing for this party to