Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 769

Christine couldn't recall the moment she drifted off to sleep, but when she awoke, her phone had already powered down.

Groggily, she reached for her charger, plugged it in, and powered on her phone, only to discover that their video call had lasted a whopping five hours-cut short only because her phone had died. Had it not, they might have continued their video chat into the early hours of this morning.

Christine was somewhat taken aback; she'd never been this head-over-heels in love before.

"Good morning," she texted Dailey, then hurried to get ready for work.

On her way, she grabbed a bagel and coffee for breakfast, snapping photos to share with Dailey, who replied to each one.

At the breakfast table.

Dailey was the only one glued to his phone, his half-eaten bowl of oatmeal neglected for too long.

The table was silent, with even the usually outspoken Normand keeping his thoughts to himself, and Jayne, who could hardly ever hold her tongue, quietly focusing on her meal.

Dailey could sense the tension in the air but couldn't be bothered to ask. He figured it must have been something Nelly said to his mother last night.

the table was clearly

the office; take your time," Dailey announced, standing up to grab his coat and

Dailey's car had left the driveway, Normand turned to Jayne,

in the throes of love. Opposing him outright would only drive him closer

felt as if her son, whom she'd lovingly raised,

best bet

down for breakfast?"

she wasn't feeling well," Jayne replied, her brows

something I've been hesitant to bring

"Could you

she and Dailey

expansion plans with Jane, they realized it was lunchtime and decided to treat their staff to lunch. That's when she bumped into Dailey, who was

what a coincidence,"

"I heard Ms. Jackson is planning to expand her store.

"Sounds good," Christine replied,

her employees before stepping out Dailey had already dismissed his