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 right

found himself in a rather embarrassing

tea all by

tone, Dailey knew who

himself a cup of tea with a smirk, "Looks like someone's got

glance, Dailey

that your temper

to bring it up directly, Gregory's presence only agitated Dailey further, prompting him to stand up

table, "Come on, don't be like that. My wife's birthday and my daughter's 100th-day celebration are coming up in a few months. Could

odd, "You're not planning

a calm nod, Gregory

Dailey was left speechless.

...

me out towards the

"We're going to try on the

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 with their family around

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

dress must

snap of her fingers,

clarified, "Not exactly. They

nothing that would drastically

design."