Lost Me Gained Regret

Stepping out the door, I immediately spotted Christine's car.

"Sorry to keep you waiting."

I flashed a bright smile as I hopped in..

With a mysterious grin, Christine started the engine. "I understand."

Buckling up, I felt a slight blush creeping up my face at the topic, especially since I was the subject of the discussion.

Eager to change the subject, I asked, "Tell me the truth, have you really given up on Dailey?"

Raising her hand as if taking an oath, Christine replied, "As true as it gets, truer than the most genuine pearls." That settled it for me.

I'd wait to see what Dailey's intentions were before bringing up anything.

...

Dailey had been waiting at the hillside café all day.

But Christine never showed.

He thought the tea would calm his nerves, but it only seemed to fuel his frustration further.

He should've just picked a bar for the meeting.

bar wasn't the

himself in a rather

all

Dailey knew who it was without

cup of tea with

cold glance, Dailey asked,

"Just noticing that

exactly why Dailey was on edge but refusing to bring it up directly, Gregory's presence only agitated Dailey further, prompting him to

celebration are coming up in a few months. Could you do me a favor?" Dailey instantly refused, "I'm

realizing something odd,

calm nod,

Dailey was left speechless.

...

me out towards the

"We're going to try on

dress is from the war era, witnessing the love of a devoted couple during a time when love was often a luxury. Despite the turmoil, they chose each other freely and made it to the altar, living happily ever after

their great-grandchildren takes care of the dress. This place used to be

wondered, "Such a meaningful dress must have strict rules against alterations,

snap of her

clarified, "Not exactly. They

are permissible, but nothing that would drastically

design."