Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 746

Dailey just stood there, silent, caught in a peculiar situation that seemed straight out of a modern fairy tale.

Here he was, a centuries-old fox spirit, somehow tangled up in trying to stir a bit of worldly affection in a heart that was meant to be devoted to higher pursuits. Dailey had no choice but to brace himself, mentally preparing for what was to come.

He attempted a smile, one so forced it looked downright goofy.

"Ha, ha."

Christine scoffed, "Your smile is as dry as your apology."

Dailey did his best, heaving a sigh, "Is there anything else you need me to do then?"

"And how is doing something within your comfort zone considered a request?" she retorted, attempting to wriggle free from his hold.

"A sincere effort means doing what you find challenging, Mr. Clarkson. Now, would you kindly let go of me?"

Dailey looked down, his breath warm against her neck as he sighed deeply.

"I'm at your mercy."

With that, he lifted his gaze, trying again to smile.

thought of Clarence's foolish grin, but it was no use. His expression remained lifeless, a mere twitch of

with mirth, a clear

finding amusement in his struggle, finally decided

me back and make sure to have dinner ready when

to his feet, Dailey scooped her up, his tone

drape a bathrobe over Dailey's shoulders, then fetched his discarded clothes from the dressing room, following them out of the

associates,"

One, Two, Three, Four,

"Exactly."

Simple and straightforward.

"Where

no one would disturb us on the top floor." Christine's eyes

Dailey didn't deny it.

suddenly became agitated, "I shouldn't have let

comforted her, "We're keeping an eye on him. Plus, this allows us to set a

her, "And if it turns out to be your childhood friend who's

same as anyone else," Dailey said,

was momentarily at

curse - mention someone, and they're bound

gaze shifted to Nelly, "Why are you