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

he seems to have a fever. No wonder he

is irresponsible

you should stay away from guys like that. Save yourself the

the innocent and obedient little brother

bars was never what it seemed, especially

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

about to

right, I'll listen to

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

catch up

must be on

to the set

about to agree when a

"Jane."

even see him clearly, I was wrapped in a

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

incident at the banquet

the surface, Gregory

minor on

always appeared nonchalant about

everything.

I knew it had left its mark on him, mostly

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

aware of

social media about taking him to get

care of himself and went home as soon as he woke