Lost Me Gained Regret

But Nelly wouldn't have it, stubbornly reaching out to Dailey.

At the moment, Dailey was more concerned about Christine, vexed that he couldn't be by her side.

And the cause of it all was Nelly. He had returned to keep this child close, if only to avoid being constantly blackmailed by her.

"My patience is wearing thin, Nelly. It's not like I'm completely out of options. I just wanted to give you concrete evidence to shut you up."

"Don't think you can totally control me with this."

Nelly's hand fell, and with it, her tears, her trembling lashes shielding the storm within her eyes.

He would never speak to Christine in such a manner.

She knew now, Christine had been injured and taken to the hospital. Gregory had taken him away to see Christine.

Had she not used some trick to call him back, the unending care might have just kindled their affection even more.

In such a desperate moment, Dailey might have opted for a scorched-earth policy.

"Abigail, thank you."

"You're speaking nonsense," Abigail helped Nelly up and handed her a glass of water, inserting a straw, "I'm here to take care of the young lady and gentleman on behalf of the Clarkson family." Nelly sipped through the straw, giving Abigail a tender smile, "You're paid to work for the Clarkson family, but I shouldn't take it for granted."

Abigail was an old soul in the Clarkson family, practically watching Nelly grow up.

When they were younger, she and Dailey were nearly inseparable.

a pity, the two matched well in every aspect but Nelly's background

had served the Caldwell for many years, and Caldwell treated her grandfather like

family is just

Mrs. Clarkson acknowledged her as a daughter, it was clear she

spot for Nelly too,

to all the

made a fine lady of

background

kind. Call me if you need anything, the lady has asked me to look

"Alright."

Nelly nodded softly.

back towards

turned to

be in the same room

we good

has everything changed since I went

but laugh in

put on such an innocent face and question

returned, hadn't

her

could,

mood might

and

into trouble,