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,

a fever. No wonder he

that condition is irresponsible towards himself and

you should stay away from guys

a far cry from the innocent and

never

just everyday fun, nothing serious, and she was fine with whatever facade he chose to

to fall

I'll listen to you. Let's head

Christine leaned in the car window to

I'll catch up with

be on his

the set first.

agree when a familiar voice called

"Jane."

see him clearly, I was wrapped in a tight

Gregory on the back, "I told you, I'm

incident at the

the surface, Gregory

minor on

always appeared nonchalant about

everything.

left its mark on him,

expressed my concern for Dailey's condition, "You should check on him. I heard he has a

was aware of

on social media about

proper care of himself and