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.

a bar wasn't

himself in a rather

all

the tone, Dailey knew who it was

sat across him, pouring himself a cup of tea with a smirk,

cold glance, Dailey asked,

amused, "Just noticing that your temper hasn't

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

tapped the table, "Come on, don't be like that. My wife's birthday and my daughter's 100th-day celebration

odd, "You're not

nod,

Dailey was left speechless.

...

took me out towards the

"We're going to try

chose each other freely and made it to the altar, living happily ever after with their family around them. I think this dress is perfect for you, resembling the initial sketch

couple has passed away, and now one of their great-grandchildren takes care of the dress. This

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

of her

clarified, "Not exactly. They

alterations are permissible, but nothing that would drastically change its

design."