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

pardon my frankness, but you're already admitted. This fever isn't going down; you could end up delirious. If that happens, Ms. Jackson will definitely

...

sent him an

didn't let go

a security

Dailey for many years without

his blunt words

Dailey

Dailey could see why

wanted to

giving him

to humble himself like this before, nor been in such a

go, I'm

was skeptical,

at

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

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I'll

report everything

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

then said, "Find out

driver promptly went to work,

the driver said, "He's in his own apartment.

Dailey's mood slightly improved

hearing this,

bring her

to my death, and she needs

you really

carry out the orders