Chapter 447: Meryl’s Biggest Worry
"You broke three of his ribs. Haven’t you vented your anger enough? Will you only stop when he’s kicked out of the family? He’s your nephew. Do you want him to die? Let’s put this behind us and not mention it again. Peace is best for everyone."
"Morton, make sure to watch over Dalton. Once he recovers, have him apologize to Chandler and Meryl."
Dylan was clearly trying to downplay the situation, knowing how disgraceful it would be if word got out.
Chandler was about to protest when Meryl gently tugged at his sleeve, signaling it wasn’t the right time to argue further.
With three broken ribs and previous knife wounds, Dalton was already in the ICU. If Chandler pushed to expel him from the Aniston family now, Meryl feared Morton might retaliate.
As they left the hospital, Chandler looked at Meryl, hesitant to speak. She understood what he was thinking.
“Chandler, I don’t mind what I’ve been through. I just want you to be safe,” she said.
Meryl would rather compromise than see Chandler face Morton’s wrath. She cherished him, and nothing was more important than his safety.
He embraced her, resting his head against her collarbone. “I won’t let Dalton get near you again."
Chandler’s warm breath brushed against Meryl’s neck, making her instinctively nestle closer.
“Chandler, I just want to focus on taking care of myself and having a healthy baby. I’m worried that if we push Morton and Dalton too far, they might retaliate against our child.”
That was Meryl’s biggest concern.
Chandler gently stroked her abdomen. “They wouldn’t dare. If they do, I’ll make sure they regret it.”
Meryl returned to the Stone Villa for dinner. When Bianca learned about Meryl’s twenty-day ordeal with Dalton, she was furious.
“What’s wrong with Dalton? He cheated on you, then regretted it and tried to win you back.
“But how could he hurt you like this? You’ve been locked up for so long. If this gets out, your reputation could suffer.
“How’s Chandler handling this? Is he upset?”
Bianca was clearly worried that Chandler might blame Meryl. After all, being held captive by Dalton could cause misunderstandings.
Meryl reassured her, “Chandler knows right from wrong. He hasn’t blamed me.”
Bianca sighed with relief. “That’s good. Chandler’s a decent man."
As someone with experience, Bianca had plenty of advice to share. Reflecting on her own past, she realized Malcolm’s infidelity had been evident. Otherwise, Lydia wouldn’t exist.
Meryl noticed Malcolm’s absence and asked, “Hasn’t Malcolm been around lately?”
Bianca replied calmly, “I have no idea where he is, and I don’t care. If anything happens to him, the property is still ours. Men can be so immature. He’s unwilling to divorce and just drags things out.”
As they talked, a sudden knock on the door interrupted them.