Lost Me Gained Regret

Leaning against the car, Christine folded her arms across her chest, the picture of indifference.

Men. She had seen her fair share of them.

And she knew exactly what those two were up to.

Dogs, all of them, always keen on marking their territory.

But regardless of whatever Dailey thought or felt about her, she wasn't about to entertain it.

She had given him a chance before, and now here he was, parading his first love around her like it was some grand gesture.

Idiot.

With an air of nonchalance, she remarked, "Don't worry about it. When your Greg shows up, he'll handle it."

"Mrs. Ford."

As soon as she finished speaking, a middle-aged man hurried over, giving me a slight bow. "I'm terribly sorry for any disturbance. I'll take care of it right away. Please, feel free to relax upstairs; we've prepared some refreshments for you." I nodded politely, "No need, I've got things to attend to. Please, go ahead."

Turning to Christine, I said, "Let's get going."

Christine called out, "Merritt!"

Merritt hurried over, all innocence and obedience.

But just as we were about to leave, we heard the middle-aged man frantically making a phone call behind us.

"Yes, in the basement, someone's passed out! Hurry!"

I frowned slightly, looking at Merritt, "Is he hurt?"

shook his head, "No,

a fever. No

is irresponsible towards himself and

from guys like that. Save yourself the

a far cry from the innocent and

in bars was never what it seemed, especially not at his

unspoken agreement, just everyday fun, nothing serious, and she was fine with whatever

wasn't about to

listen to you. Let's

took the driver's seat, and Christine leaned in the

catch up

be on

said, "Then we'll head to the set first. You

to agree when a

"Jane."

even see him clearly, I

back, "I told you, I'm fine. I

incident at the

the surface, Gregory

minor on

always appeared nonchalant about

everything.

it had left its mark on him, mostly because of

Dailey's condition, "You should check on him. I heard

was aware

media about taking him to get IV

hadn't taken proper care of himself and went home