Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 763

"Don't worry about it. And hey, stop overthinking things, will you?"

"You know me, I've always been pretty laid back."

Jane didn't say it, but if Christine was really that laid back, she wouldn't have ended up on the rooftop that time.

"Text me when you get home, alright?"

...

A week later, Caldwell was discharged from the hospital and back home.

Christine received a text from Dailey saying he was coming over.

They had been texting sporadically over the days, mostly updates through Jane.

Knowing Caldwell was okay made her happy, and on a whim, she decided to hit the grocery store to pick up some ingredients, planning to cook something up.

She had failed before, but you know what they say-third time's a charm.

This time, she was determined to whip up something edible.

But she overestimated herself again.

As Dailey reached her door, he was greeted by the shrill sound of a smoke alarm.

Thinking it might be a gas leak, he didn't bother knocking and used the door code Christine had given him.

Upon entering, he was met with billowing smoke, making it hard for him to see.

"Christine!"

rushed to the kitchen, bumping into

face was a picture of panic

fire extinguisher, but Christine

at least knew that

let out a sigh of relief, then headed to the kitchen to crank up the exhaust fan before dragging her to the bathroom to wash her face. "What were you even trying to do?" After cleaning up,

"I thought you were trying to blow up the kitchen."

that was minor, what would a major one look like? Blowing up the whole building? Dailey, both annoyed and helpless, suggested, "Let's just

"Okay."

.nes

the groceries I bought. I still have plenty left. I cook for you once I get the hang

rolled up

"You're going

know how

Mr. Clarkson,

charred lump

admitting, "Barbecued

and gestured for

handed it to him, but he held up his

"Help me tie it."

lean waist and reached around to tie it, he

hands wandered his back,

the rush

in her neck

since they'd seen each other, and jumping straight into action made him seem as eager as a lovesick

he let her

least fill her