Secret Admiration: Finding True Love After Prison

Chapter 722 The Interview

Chandler’s fierce kiss left no room for resistance, utterly claiming Meryl. With the light behind him, his towering figure cast a shadow over her, wrapping her in his presence. In that instant, it felt as if she had been drawn into a vast and inescapable abyss.

Chandler’s breath, hot and heavy, landed on her neck without missing a beat. The proximity made her cheeks burn, yet her back was pressed against the icy wall. The contrast between heat and cold sent sharp waves of sensation through her body.

He was kissing her, yet Meryl could feel the overwhelming sadness radiating from him.

Chandler insisted she had been making a fool of him, yet she couldn’t understand what he was accusing her of. She attempted to push him away, but not only did she fail, his kiss grew even fiercer. It was as if he was releasing all the resentment and turmoil bottled up inside him, letting it spill into every forceful touch.

Things were quickly spiraling out of control. The moment Meryl felt his large hand sliding along her waist, creeping under her clothes, her heart skipped a beat.

Without hesitation, she slapped Chandler across the face. “I just gave birth, Chandler! What the hell do you think you’re doing?” Biting her lip, she shot him a glare before turning and storming

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The slap sobered Chandler up a little, snapping him out of his drunken haze. Now, standing alone in the hallway, he looked momentarily dazed.

There was no denying that he had lost himself in the kiss. Meryl was still recovering–of course, he wouldn’t actually touch her. But the alcohol had clouded his judgment just now.

Chandler looked over to the tightly shut door, and his Adam’s apple bobbed. If this had been before, he probably would have knocked on the door right away, gone inside, and told Meryl it wasn’t intentional.

But maybe today had just been too much. Maybe it was the alcohol dulling his senses. Either way, Chandler had no energy left for explanations. His head felt heavy, and after a moment’s hesitation, he turned away and walked into the study.

against the door, listening to the sounds in the hallway. She had thought he would come after her, try to coax her like he had every other day. But

confusion, she cracked the door open and peeked outside. The study’s light was on,

her face. A faint mist gathered in her eyes, but the sadness didn’t

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difference overseas, and

it was

be the time for Meryl’s

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clothes, and turned on her computer. A video call soon popped up. Once she answered it, several foreign faces appeared on the

of them were renowned musicians. She hadn’t expected the school’s interview panel to be made up of industry heavyweights. A mix of surprise and

Stone Villa, Meryl had attended

ease.

Meryl turned off her computer, lay down on her bed, and quickly drifted into a deep sleep.

before leaving. But today, there was nothing. Breakfast had been prepared by the maternity nurse, Griselda, instead. Meryl lowered her gaze slightly, a faint sense

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Last night’s interview had gone pretty well, and

recovered.

in the hospital, and it had been days since she last gave him medical acupuncture. She wanted to check on him. Plus, she hadn’t been able

recovering well, Meryl couldn’t shake the feeling that something was off. She needed to go

she stepped out, she’d run right into John. He frowned and asked, “Why are you out in the cold, Meryl?

“Chandler left early in the

into that car accident, and now he’s not around while

gifting him a luxury car, John had his principles. If Chandler ever treated his sister poorly, he’d be