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..."

Dailey suddenly

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...

him

but didn't let go of his

a

been with Dailey for many years without issue, it was clear he

words

Dailey

thinking back to how he'd acted, Dailey could see why Christine was so

genuinely wanted to apologize

wasn't giving him

this before,

I'm

was

looked at him coolly,

hand, staying by his side, "I haven't informed your parents yet, but if you

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I'll

report everything

in acknowledgment, which seemed to

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went to work, and his contacts quickly reported

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

Dailey's mood slightly improved

this, and he

her

me to my death,

driver thought to himself, Can you

carry out the