Chapter 768

But the atmosphere in the Clarkson household was relatively good, all things considered.

Jane had mentioned to her that as long as you didn't tarnish the Clarkson family name or harm their interests, you could describe their home life as harmonious. But her own family...

No, that was wrong.

She didn't have a family.

Suddenly, she found herself envying Dailey for having parents and grandparents who, though strict, seemed pretty decent.

At the very least, they wouldn't abandon their child or beat them to a pulp.

"You've been spending a lot of time at home with your grandpa, right? Making sure to work and contribute, without running over here all the time."

Dailey's voice took on a mock severity, "What, you tired of me already?"

Christine played along, "Yeah, totally."

"Let's hang up, don't want to keep me from flirting with other guys."

"You wouldn't dare."

but

bring

his "history" of being somewhat aloof, now that he'd finally won her over, there was no way he was

prideful, he touched his nose in an uncharacteristically humble gesture

He sounded so earnest.

"Mr. Clarkson is begging me? Alright, I'll stay off the

about the surveillance issue? And Nelly, what are you planning

didn't intend to keep secrets, pausing only

out would get back to Jane, and therefore to Christine. If his story didn't match up, Christine

of

back online are

few days, I'll find another way to investigate. As for taking responsibility for Nelly, that's nonsense. She

on a trip,

Dailey pondered briefly before

of guilt, She ended up abroad and nearly got assaulted because of me, though I'm starting

didn't actually eat any. You just caught a glimpse and

"Now you're blaming me?"

"Just hear me out."

onto me. She had injured her hand, after all;

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