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?"

his head, "No,

to have a

in that condition is irresponsible towards

should stay away from guys

from the innocent and obedient little

never what it seemed, especially not at his

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

to fall

right, I'll listen to you. Let's head

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

I'll catch

on

head to the set first. You

about to agree when a familiar

"Jane."

could even see him clearly, I

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

incident at

the surface, Gregory

minor on

always appeared nonchalant about

everything.

knew it had left its

concern for Dailey's condition, "You should check on

aware

media about taking him

taken proper care of himself and went home as soon