Chapter 16 Nowhere to Go
Watching Chandler’s tall figure fade into the distance, Meryl felt a wave of calm wash over her.
Yet, her mind couldn’t help but drift back to Dalton.
How did everything go so wrong?
She remembered those early years after returning to the Stone family. The smell of gasoline made her nauseous, so Lydia rode while she walked home from school.
Sometimes, she would glance back and see Dalton following.
He always looked so aloof in his custom school uniform, hands. in his pockets.
One day, she stopped and waited.
Dalton, with his long strides, quickly caught up.
He towered over her, his face indifferent, but his eyes gave away a hint of affection.
Back then, she was certain he cared for her.
Things changed during the school’s centennial celebration.
Lydia was supposed to perform a piano duet with Dalton.
Just before they went on stage, Lydia mysteriously injured her hand. Crying, she apologized to Dalton, looking so pitiful.
The elite school was funded by the Aniston family, and naturally, they attended such significant events.
Dalton’s mother wanted him to shine, to showcase their family’s talent.
But their performance was ruined.
Dalton asked Lydia how she got hurt. She tearfully glanced at Meryl but said nothing.
After much pressing, she finally accused Meryl of hitting her with a brick.
Meryl, just 18, was slapped by Dalton in front of everyone.
“Dalton, how could you hit Meryl?” Lydia rushed over, shielding Meryl. “She’s my sister. I don’t blame her!”
Thinking back, Meryl couldn’t help but laugh bitterly.
There were too many incidents like this to count.
For years, she numbed herself, convincing herself that Lydia’s meddling was the reason she and Dalton drifted apart.
But she forgot it takes two to tango.
When he saw Lydia being harassed by thugs, he looked at Meryl with bloodshot eyes and said, “Meryl, for what you did to Lydia, you really should go to hell.”
Just then, a knock on the door interrupted her thoughts.
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