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!"

kitchen, bumping

usually dolled-up face was a picture of panic and

the fire extinguisher, but

knew

fan before dragging her to the bathroom to wash

lips twitched, "I thought you were trying to blow up the kitchen." Christine chuckled awkwardly, coughing a bit, "Just a minor mishap."

like? Blowing up the whole building?

"Okay."

.nes

"It's just a shame about all the groceries I bought. I still have plenty left. I

rolled up his sleeves and headed for

"You're

know

was Mr.

kitchen's chaos and the charred lump on the counter, asked,

admitting, "Barbecued

gestured for her to hand over the

it and handed it to him,

"Help me tie it."

waist and reached around to tie it, he pulled her

hands wandered his

felt the rush of

buried in her neck as he took a deep

had been days since they'd seen each other, and jumping straight into action made him seem

let

should at least