Chapter 742

Merritt was on the verge of blurting out the truth, the words almost tumbling from his lips.

But, in the end, he held back.

So what if Christine misunderstood him, refusing even friendship? As long as she saw Dailey for who he really was, she'd understand Merritt's actions eventually.

"Alright, I'll listen to you, sis. I'm leaving now."

...

Through the door that separated them, the soundproofing of the penthouse did its job well, preventing Dailey from hearing anything. He kept glancing at his watch, feeling time stretch too long.

Just as he was about to knock, the door swung open, and he saw Merritt, suitcase in hand, making his exit. Christine followed shortly after.

"How did it go?" Dailey asked, taking her suitcase with a gentle tone in his voice.

At that, Gregory, who had been listening, strode off to find Jane, giving them some space.

the door across the hall opened. Nelly stood there, looking distraught and on the verge

but he asked, "What's

speak, her lips quivering as

end of the hallway. Dailey wanted to

Christine's figure disappeared into a room at the end of the corridor,

a room. But as Primo bent down, Nelly clung to Dailey's leg, crying, "Dai, it

ask, "Where does it

self-harm, he was quick to intervene then, and it wouldn't have caused her

Dailey's pant leg, yet she couldn't

something, instructed Primo, "Get

lifted Nelly. Gregory, exiting Bella's room, saw

scene as well.

quickly explained,

couldn't just abandon

speak, Gregory interjected, "Are you short on

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