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?"

head, "No, I

a fever. No wonder

that condition is irresponsible towards himself and

guys like that. Save yourself the

cry from the innocent and

never what

nothing serious, and

about to fall for

to you.

driver's seat, and Christine leaned in the car window to ask

I'll catch

must be on his

set first.

when a familiar voice

"Jane."

see him clearly, I was wrapped

Gregory on the back, "I told you, I'm fine. I wouldn't lie to

incident at

the surface, Gregory

minor on

always appeared nonchalant about

everything.

knew it had left its mark on him, mostly because

check on him. I heard

was aware of Dailey's

about taking him to get IV

hadn't taken proper care of himself and