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..."

mid-sentence upon seeing Dailey suddenly trying to

admitted. This fever isn't going down; you could end up delirious. If that happens, Ms. Jackson will definitely not choose

...

him an

shivered but didn't let go

a driver for their family required a security

years without issue, it

blunt words were

Dailey wasn't

acted, Dailey could see why Christine was so angry

genuinely wanted to apologize to

just wasn't giving him

himself like this before, nor been in such a sorry

I'm

was

looked at

informed your parents yet, but if you continue

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I'll

report

temples, grunted in acknowledgment, which

"Find out where

went to work, and his contacts quickly reported

information, the driver said, "He's in his own apartment. Don't

Dailey's mood slightly improved

this,

bring her here

nearly drove me to my

himself, Can you

carry out the