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."

a social butterfly, comfortable in conversation

facing Gregory's grandmother, she felt a bit

about me and

woman of similar resolve and a family with a business pedigree. For Dailey, it seemed she

wasn't exactly like

Their enemies were numerous.

was expected to follow suit.

and Jane's boutique fashion business

it was too

a powerful family background would not be

trouble, it would be Dailey cleaning

of such a situation would only make

lady, I hold no prejudice against you, and young people dating is

friend, Mrs. Ford,

some point, but she comes from an impressive background, now affiliated with the Myers family

is truly a merger

can you

but carried the weight of a heavy hammer, leaving