Lost Me Gained Regret

Christine texted back instantly: "Goodnight."

Merritt leaned against the foyer wall, grinning like a three-year-old who'd just snagged a handful of candy.

...

When Dailey woke up in the hospital, he was still groggy.

Seeing the driver by his bed, he frowned, "Why are you here?"

Wasn't it supposed to be Christine?

The driver poured him some water, "I was worried about you."

Dailey was indeed thirsty. After taking a sip, his mind slowly started to kick into gear.

"You brought me to the hospital?"

The driver nodded.

Dailey scowled, "What exactly did you see?"

The driver gave it to him straight: "I saw you talking to Ms. Jackson, then suddenly you passed out. Ms. Jackson couldn't hold you up, but luckily her boyfriend was there to lend a hand. I rushed over and brought you here." Hearing the word "boyfriend" made Dailey's brows furrow even deeper.

"She said that herself?"

"What?"

The driver was momentarily confused.

Dailey pressed on, "Did you see them go home together?"

The driver shook his head, "I was too worried about getting you..."

upon seeing Dailey suddenly trying

pardon my frankness, but you're already admitted. This fever isn't going down; you could end up delirious. If

...

him an

driver shivered but didn't

for their family required a security clearance, reviewed annually

many years without issue, it was clear he truly

words

Dailey wasn't good

to how he'd acted, Dailey could see why Christine

to

wasn't giving him

humble himself like this before, nor been in such a

go, I'm staying

was skeptical,

looked at him coolly,

informed your parents yet, but if

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pressing on his swollen temples, grunted in acknowledgment, which seemed to reassure

said, "Find out where

to work, and his

in his own apartment. Don't worry; he's not

Dailey's mood slightly improved

hearing this, and he

bring her here

nearly drove me to my death, and she needs to take

Can you really win someone over

carry out