Secret Admiration: Finding True Love After… 1/4

Chapter 537 Trash Talk

Meryl never expected Rachel would dare to lash out physically in such a public place. The glass of water came flying at her without warning, catching her completely off guard.

Just then, Chandler walked in after finishing his phone call outside. He swiftly stepped in front of Meryl, taking the full splash of water on his suit jacket.

Rachel froze, stunned to see Chandler witness the scene. Chandler’s face turned stormy, his expression dark with anger.

Rachel bit her lip, trying to explain, “Chandler, I… I didn’t mean to.”

She struggled to find the right words. With his back soaked through, Chandler’s expression grew even colder. He pulled Meryl protectively against him. “Rachel, how could you do something like this to Meryl!”

If he’d been even a second slower, Meryl would have gotten a face full of water.

Chapter 537 Trash Talk

The look in Chandler’s eyes as he gazed at Rachel was full of disappointment. Rachel’s eyes turned red with distress, her voice thick with emotion. Her lips trembled as tears suddenly streamed down her face.

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She sobbed, “I know I messed up. I lost control, but she insulted my family, Chandler. She insulted my brother… Andy died because of you, how could she say such things about him…”

Chandler stiffened, glancing back at Meryl.

Meryl was stunned by Rachel’s talent for twisting the truth. “When did I ever say anything about her brother?”

Just as Meryl was about to explain, Rachel covered her face and burst into tears.

“I was just having a casual chat with her. I don’t know what I said wrong, but she suddenly accused me of having no manners,” Rachel explained.

“Andy used to love me the most. If he were still alive, he wouldn’t let me suffer such unfair treatment,” she sobbed.

“Chandler, I was the one who got wronged first. What’s wrong with me fighting back?”

Rachel’s eyes were brimming with tears, looking utterly pitiful. Her loud crying had drawn the attention of several onlookers.

Chandler rubbed his temples in frustration. “Stop crying.”

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Rachel’s tears had left her eyes crystal clear. “Chandler, things are different now that you’re married. I get that Meryl doesn’t like me, but why does she have to trash-talk my family?”

Meryl couldn’t hold back anymore. “When did I ever trash-talk your family?”

Rachel shot back, “If you didn’t trash talk my family, why would I throw water at you?”

“Rachel, have you no shame?!”

“Enough!” Chandler cut their argument short. It would only get messier if it continued. “It’s late. Everyone should head home.”

Meryl froze at his words.

Since Chandler hadn’t taken her side or indicated whether he believed her, Meryl felt a pang of disappointment.

Rachel flashed a triumphant smile at Meryl, then turned to Chandler and said softly, “It’s so late, it’ll be hard to catch a cab…”

Meryl pulled away from Chandler’s embrace.

She didn’t want to create a scene in public by forcing Chandler to choose between them.

It was beneath her dignity.

“Take her home. I need some time alone,” Meryl said before walking away.

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Chandler froze, instinctively wanting to follow her, but Rachel grabbed his sleeve.

“Chandler, are you really going to make me go back alone?”

Rachel asked with teary eyes, “When a woman says she needs space, you should give it to her.”

Chandler’s brow furrowed. “I’ll call you a ride. You can take that home.”

“No!” Rachel said, biting her lip with a hurt expression.

She was being stubborn, and tears started streaming down her face.

“All those years abroad, I was completely alone. Everything I did, I did by myself. I’m tired of being lonely.

“Now that I’m finally back home, I just want to spend time with you. You’re all I have, I don’t have any family left…”