Lost Me Gained Regret

Dailey's moment of discomfort was fleeting, soon replaced by a casual demeanor, devoid of any notable emotion. "Yeah, came over with Clarence. Just checking things out." Christine, dressed in a red dress that made her fair skin stand out even more, lazily glanced outside and asked, "Where's Clarence?"

Ever since that night at Gregory's birthday party, Clarence had taken to bombarding her with texts.

-Do you like this handbag?

-Isn't this necklace pretty?

-Wanna grab a drink?

It was as clear as day what he was after, and Christine wasn't some naive girl fresh out of high school. She could read the signs from a mile away.

"Christine,"

Dailey, usually the type to stay out of others' business, found himself giving a word of caution, "Clarence fancies you, but he's not the right fit for you."

Christine raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised.

-"He's not the right fit for you," and "You're not the right fit for him."

At first glance, they might seem to convey the same idea, but fundamentally, they're worlds apart. At least, that's how Christine heard it, without the usual air of superiority.

She couldn't help but chuckle, "Isn't it a bit harsh to undermine your friend like that?"

Dailey remained unbothered, "He won't know if you don't tell him."

It wasn't that he didn't wish his friend well, but knowing too well what was on Clarence's mind was the issue.

Clarence was merely captivated by Christine's beauty, seeking novelty.

overheard that phone call earlier, he wouldn't have bothered to

able to hold and let go, but in

suddenly developed a hint of wicked amusement, playfully asked, looking straight at Dailey, "So if

have been too

wider as she waved her phone, "How about

was used to women vying for his

patience,

Just then, Clarence, the

returned with e you off to?"

hand, calling

"Mr. Johnson,"

him with a drawn-out, melodious

eventually pulled out his phone, "Ms. Jackson, how

comes up with your shop, you can reach out to

building, I spotted Gregory lounging by the entrance

Leaning

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against

lower my window

towards a security

for

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the car

security guy hurriedly complied, "Yes, Mr.

handed over my keys,

guy stood tall, his voice

I shuddered in shock.