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..."

seeing Dailey suddenly trying to remove his

startled, quickly stood up to intervene, "Sir, pardon my frankness, but you're already admitted. This fever isn't going down; you could end up delirious. If that happens, Ms.

...

sent him

didn't let go

driver for their family required a

years without issue, it was clear he

his blunt words were harsh

Dailey wasn't

could see why Christine was so angry

genuinely wanted to apologize

giving him a

had to humble himself like this before,

I'm staying

was skeptical, "For

looked at him coolly,

side, "I haven't informed your parents yet, but if you

וויד

I'll

to report

grunted in acknowledgment, which seemed to reassure

then said, "Find out where Merritt

driver promptly went to work,

"He's in his own apartment.

Dailey's mood slightly improved

this, and he

her here tomorrow.

nearly drove me to my death, and she

himself, Can you really win

went to carry

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