Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 766

The issue that couldn't be shaken off was the scoundrel who had hurt Christine.

"Yes, sir."

After hanging up the call, Dailey wanted to grab a smoke but then realized he was only wrapped in a towel.

He slid open the balcony door to step inside, wandered into the kitchen, and chugged half a bottle of ice water straight from the fridge.

If the security footage couldn't be salvaged, it was time to resort to the more direct methods Greg had mentioned.

Dealing with Merritt could be easy peasy, thanks to his grandma; getting the story of that night from him wouldn't be hard.

But Nelly, that was a different can of worms.

Their stories had to match.

...

When Christine woke up, it was already dark outside.

She looked around; the place was deserted.

A quick tour of the living room confirmed she was alone.

On the balcony, their clothes from earlier were hanging to dry.

She found her phone to call Dailey.

as she dialed, her eyes caught

some food warming in the pot for you. If you're not up for that, text me what you

"Awake?"

hummed in response, asking, "What's up at

complained of a headache, insisted I

specify, Christine

busy. I'll let you

I'll come see you once I'm

a break, Mr. Clarkson. Don't work yourself to

"I'd die a

shivered, "You're terrible, hanging up

forget

it. When did you become such a nag? Weren't you the strong,

"With you, it's different."

widened, "Enough

up before Dailey could respond,

at you,

suddenly appeared, "All this over a

pocketed his phone, his smile fading, "My first time being in love. Gotta

introduced you to some girls sooner. Then maybe you wouldn't be treating her like she's made

done nothing to you. Don't talk

stone-cold with your own mother. She's stealing

bonding moment, this isn't

standing before her, "And what about Nelly? How do you plan

"Not going to."

didn't hesitate, "There's nothing between us. I'm not so lost