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

her off, you just wait here

other plans. Head home after

was too much; Dailey didn't

about Dailey's reluctance, waved goodbye, and took Nelly

a soft smile, "I noticed Dai seems a bit down lately. I just got back; did something happen?" Clarence snorted,

true friend always helps

and continued, "He feels guilty for not being able

him, "How could we blame Dai for what happened? We were just kids, at the mercy of

added, "That's just how

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

me a

Nelly inwardly called Clarence

she smiled in agreement, "Of course, not just because of my relationship with

subject, "We ran into Greg's fiancée and her friend at

"Christine, right?"

of Christine, "They rented a shop space, probably checking on their business." Nelly nodded, "I heard they're launching their

but you're not far

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and

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