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.

he felt that a bar wasn't the right place for

in

all by

knew who it was without even looking

pouring himself a cup of tea with a smirk,

a cold glance, Dailey

back, amused, "Just noticing that your temper hasn't cooled down

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

my daughter's 100th-day celebration are coming

odd, "You're not

nod, Gregory confirmed,

Dailey was left speechless.

...

out

to

Christine explained, "This 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

lovely couple has passed away, and now one of their great-grandchildren takes

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 change

design."