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.

dialed, her eyes caught a note on the coffee

some food warming in the pot for you. If you're not up for that, text me what you want, and I'll have

"Awake?"

hummed in response, asking, "What's

casual, "Grandpa complained of a

didn't specify, Christine figured it was his

busy. I'll let

see you once

a break, Mr. Clarkson. Don't work

laughed too, "I'd die a happy

"You're terrible,

forget to

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

"With you, it's different."

smile widened, "Enough

respond, leaving him shaking

you, all

"All this over a

smile fading, "My first time

some

vanished completely, "She's done nothing to you.

Jayne was visibly upset, "You're all smiles with her but stone-cold with your own mother. She's stealing my son away, how is that not provoking

rubbed his forehead, "Mom, if you're looking for a mother-son bonding moment, this isn't

standing before her, "And

"Not going to."

I'm not so lost that I