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,

he seems to have a

is

away from guys like

cry from the innocent and obedient little

in bars was never what it seemed, especially not

serious, and she was fine

wasn't about to fall

listen to you. Let's

leaned in the car

catch up with

on

to the set first. You can join us

was about to agree when a familiar voice called out to

"Jane."

him clearly, I was wrapped in

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

incident at the

the surface, Gregory

minor on

always appeared nonchalant about

everything.

I knew it had left its mark on him,

"You should check on him.

was aware of

social media about taking him to get

proper care of himself and went home as soon as