Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 791

Christine knew full well that Gregory had come over.

The couple hadn't seen each other all evening, probably caught up in their own little world of affection, so she wasn't in a hurry to have Jane return.

She was keeping an eye on the medication, and just as she was starting to feel drowsy, the door to the room swung open.

Expecting Jane, she greeted the newcomer with a smile, "I thought you wouldn't be back until lunchtime..."

But the person who walked in wasn't Jane. Instead, Christine saw a face that, despite the marks of time, was well-maintained.

Sitting up straighter, she acknowledged the visitor, "Madge."

"Can I get you some water?"

Christine reached out, intending to pour a glass of water.

Madge stepped closer, stopping her with a gesture, "No need."

Then, taking a seat in the chair nearby, she said, "Don't be nervous, I just wanted to have a chat."

social butterfly, comfortable in conversation with just about

she felt a

talk about me and Dailey,

of the corporate world, having carved a path for herself before playing matchmaker for her son with a woman of similar resolve and a family with a business pedigree. For Dailey, it seemed she

Clarkson family wasn't exactly

Their enemies were numerous.

was expected to follow suit. Therefore, his

fashion business

too small to

her lack of a powerful family

of trouble, it would be Dailey cleaning up

situation would only

and young people dating is perfectly normal, but that's all

friend, Mrs. Ford,

now affiliated with the Myers

is truly

what can you bring to

carried the weight of a heavy hammer,