Lost Me Gained Regret

Dailey waved it off, "No big deal."

Nelly turned to Clarence, "Would you mind giving me a ride home?"

It wasn't really an inconvenience, but Clarence couldn't quite grasp the situation.

Why was Dailey acting so cool towards his ex?

Especially considering he almost cut ties with his family over her.

But then it clicked.

Dailey was naturally reserved, and he had his pride.

Unless he was sure his ex had come back for him, he probably wouldn't make the first move towards reconciliation.

No matter, Nelly wasn't going anywhere soon; there was plenty of time to rekindle old flames.

Besides, Dailey was under the weather, probably not in the mood for matters of the heart.

Once he was back on his feet, he'd surely be ready to talk romance.

"Dailey, come on, give us a smile."

Hearing this, Dailey looked up, his illness making him a bit slow on the uptake.

snapped a picture, satisfied, and posted it to his

off, you just wait here

plans. Head home

much; Dailey didn't feel like talking

clueless about Dailey's reluctance, waved

bit down lately. I

true friend always

hit the brakes at a red light and continued, "He feels guilty for not being able to protect you back in

we blame Dai for what happened? We were just kids, at the mercy

added, "That's just

timing with his injuries and sickness making him moody But it's not about you. Don't overthink it.

me a toast," he

Nelly inwardly called Clarence

not just because of my relationship

ran into Greg's fiancée and her friend

"Christine, right?"

voice lifted at the mention of Christine, "They rented a shop space, probably checking on their business." Nelly nodded, "I heard they're launching their own

but you're

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