Chapter 236 Are You Sure?
Dalton had been deceived by Lydia all along. He was eager to make things clear with Meryl. He had mistaken Lydia for the cellist.
However, after standing behind Meryl and Chandler, Dalton couldn’t take that last step. He was afraid and even more terrified, wondering what else he could do after explaining everything to Meryl.
Meryl married Chandler, and he married Lydia. Over the years, he had indeed caused harm to Meryl. Nothing could be changed even if he showed up before her.
In annoyance, Dalton kicked the sand under his feet, overwhelmed by powerlessness. He was the one who pushed Meryl away from him. He couldn’t blame anyone.
Chandler, who was not far ahead, seemed to have noticed him. He looked back and met Dalton’s eyes. After casting a warning glance at him, Chandler leaned over and said something to Meryl in his arms.
She suddenly covered her cheeks with both hands and left with blushes. She had no idea that Dalton was not far behind her. He panicked and immediately wanted to chase after her. Unexpectedly, Chandler stood in his way.
“Uncle Chandler.” Dalton’s gaze was still on Meryl. As the sea breeze blew, her skirt fluttered in the wind, so bright and beautiful that Dalton couldn’t take his eyes away, as if his soul had been captured.
Chandler narrowed his eyes with displeasure, followed Dalton’s gaze, and then blocked his view. “Does it look good on her?”
“Yes, it does.”
“I bought it for her. The day I married Meryl, my desire to fill her closet with all the pretty dresses was aroused. She’s my wife, so, of course, I have to pamper her.”
Dalton froze. These words were like a knife stabbing into his heart, leaving him so heartbroken that he almost suffocated. But his desire to outshine Chandler kept his face unreadable.
Chandler chuckled softly and then mocked, “Did you ask me to move aside? Dalton, how dare you?”
At any other time, Dalton would certainly not have dared to contradict him. But today, for some reason, he gathered his courage and asked, “Uncle Chandler, are you afraid? Are you keeping me from seeing Meryl because you fear she might still love me? Are you worried you’ll lose to me?”
The sea breeze was a bit cool at night. Perhaps because it was late and the crowd gradually dispersed, the beach now seemed a bit deserted. The tide came in, and massive waves crashed against the shore, gradually covering the rocks on the beach, creating a stunningly breathtaking scene.
Chandler stood upright and stared at Dalton, chuckling, “Lose to you? Dalton, you’re quite bold. Who do you think you are? You are someone my wife doesn’t like. What right do you have to compete with me?”
Dalton raised his head and met his gaze. “Uncle Chandler, there is a misunderstanding between Meryl and me. Once it is resolved, she may forgive me! We have been together for seven years. We are childhood sweethearts who have shared significant moments in each other’s lives. Everyone in Kingsdom knows that she loves me!”
Chandler narrowed his eyes, a chill emanating from him. “Well, you have been together for seven years. However, you married Lydia. Dalton, I don’t need to go into detail about what you did to Meryl over the years, right?”
Chandler patted Dalton’s shoulder oppressively and glanced down at him condescendingly. “Everyone in Kingsdom knows that Meryl is my wife. More than a month ago, she pursued me with great intensity. She loves you? Are you sure?”