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!"

the kitchen, bumping into

was a picture

the fire extinguisher, but Christine stopped him, "The fire's

least knew that much

to the kitchen to crank up the exhaust fan before dragging her to the bathroom to wash her face. "What were you even

to blow up the kitchen." Christine chuckled awkwardly, coughing a bit, "Just a minor mishap." A minor

that was minor, what would a major one look like? Blowing up the whole building?

"Okay."

.nes

touching her nose, "It's just a shame about all the groceries I bought. I still have plenty left. I cook for you once I get the hang of

them, Dailey rolled

"You're going

you even know

Mr. Clarkson,

kitchen's chaos and the charred

blinked, admitting,

gestured for her

handed it to him,

"Help me tie it."

reached around to tie it, he pulled

hands wandered his back,

the rush of

her neck as he took

straight into action made him seem as eager as

he let her

at least fill