Secret Admiration: Finding True Love After Prison

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Chapter 696 In a Dream

Meryl was hurt by Malcolm's words. Leaving him and Bianca behind in the hospital room, she walked out without looking back.

Bianca, afraid that any further comments might make Meryl resent her too, stayed silent. Instead, she turned her frustration toward Malcolm.

"What on earth were you saying just now? Meryl just survived a car accident and gave birth to a child. She's done a great service to the Aniston family! Chandler's absence is his fault, and you dare to blame her instead? How could you?" Bianca scolded. She feared that the fragile truce they had recently reached with Meryl might be shattered because of Malcolm's insensitivity.

Malcolm didn't dare argue.

Facing Bianca's anger, he could only lower his head and admit

his mistake.

"I only wanted to encourage her to maintain a good relationship with Chandler. Let's be honest. Letting our daughter marry into the Aniston family is a big accomplishment for our family," Malcolm muttered defensively.

"Accomplishment? Marriage is a mutual decision, not some one-sided favor! No matter what, you can't belittle your

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daughter. Would you have said the same thing if this had "happened to Lydia?" Bianca snapped back.

Malcolm fell silent.

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Bianca jabbed a finger at him. "You're so unfair! Meryl's endured so much over the years, and as her father, it's your job to support her!"

Looking back on everything, Bianca couldn't shake the guilt she felt toward Meryl.

Malcolm wasn't keen on hearing more of this but chose not to

argue.

Instead, he shifted the topic. "I think she and Chandler are having problems. Did you notice how upset she got the moment I mentioned him? Do you think their marriage is on the rocks?"

Bianca shot him a glare. "She just gave birth and her husband's nowhere to be seen. Who wouldn't be upset? Chandler is definitely in the wrong here!"

As they spoke, Malcolm's phone rang.

It was Lydia.

"Lydia? What's wrong? Alright, we're at the hospital already. We'll come to you right away," Malcolm said hurriedly before ending the call.

He grabbed Bianca's arm, urging her to follow him.

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"What's going on?" Bianca asked.

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"Lydia's in bad shape. The fall she had last night dislocated her pelvis. She was in pain all night. The doctors said they could treat her, but she'd have to terminate the pregnancy. If she wants to keep the baby, she'll have to endure it," Malcolm explained. Bianca frowned. "And what exactly can we do about it?"

too risky for the baby. Lydia's begging us

wasn't even eight months pregnant yet. Charlotte wouldn't risk the baby's life by inducing early

doctors refrained

parents. Who else can she rely on

Bianca's expression turned icy.

now we're her parents? Malcolm, your double standards are astonishing. You've never been this concerned about Meryl! She's gone through so much, but you've never stood up for her.

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Felix's hospital room. As she unpacked her acupuncture kit, she asked, "Did anything

"I've been here the whole time, but Mr. Powell

help me remove his

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shirt, knowing she intended

approached to begin,

was

older, having healed with new skin

wounds, clearly recent, still

drew a sharp breath. She had never imagined his body would

"Mr. Powell has had a few tough years. Most of these scars are from people seeking revenge for

together.

In a Dream their dirty

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was murky. Though

decade ago, their methods often skirted the edges of

family's affairs are... complicated. You'll understand in time. Mr. Powell doesn't have much of a choice." Meryl

Felix and began the treatment,

a close eye on Felix's

concerned that Meryl, still recovering from childbirth, might not

later,

wrap

despite finishing the procedure,

face turned pale. His eyes reddened, and he nearly broke

Mr. Powell...

In a

moved..." Philip's

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treatment. It might

she finished speaking,

Powell!" Philip's eyes widened, and he was unsure

Then Felix's fingers twitched.

half to death! I thought you'd never wake

gaze looked unfocused. His injuries had taken

awake, Meryl let out a breath she

of him. "Felix, how

Felix rasped, "One."

her

again, this time holding up five

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Her heart dropped further.