Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 813

Christine's annoyance bubbled up to a near-boiling point the moment she caught sight of Primo through the video doorbell again, prompting her to curse under her breath. She had zero intention of dealing with him, yet the doorbell insisted, its chimes echoing persistently. Reluctantly, she dialed security to inquire about the situation, only to be met with a shocking revelation.

"He moved into my neighborhood?" she asked incredulously.

"Yes, Ms. Jackson," came the reply, stirring a surge of frustration that shot straight to her temples, aggravating a throbbing headache she thought she had under control.

"He's living right across from me?!" Christine couldn't hide her disbelief.

The security team, equally taken aback by the unfolding events, sympathized with her plight. "Ms. Jackson, I'm sorry, but now that he's a homeowner, we can't just force him out. If he keeps bothering you, I'd suggest calling the police, or I can call them for you if you'd prefer."

I'll handle it myself," she decided, ending the call and opening her door to confront Primo directly. "Where's Dailey?" were the first words she fired off as she

with such force it nearly resulted in an accidental slap to the face when he answered. Without a hint of apology, Christine cut straight to

calm that belied the tension beneath. "I don't see why I should report my whereabouts to Ms. Jackson, especially since we've gone our separate ways." Christine eyed his dark robe, noting his dry hair and the effort he put into appearing nonchalant. "Mr. Clarkson, let's not cling to what's over. Your being here only makes me want to distance myself further." Unruffled on the surface, Dailey's grip on the robe's tie betrayed his inner turmoil. "Is Ms. Jackson truly over me? Your reaction to

to herself that she wasn't entirely indifferent to him, Christine knew all too well the complications of living so close to a former lover The thought of constantly running into him was unbearable, not to mention the risk of a drunken mistake rekindling their failed

control over Dailey's actions, Christine resolved to find a new place to live, away from the remnants of their shared past in her current home. "Perhaps

are a serious matter," she quipped before making

back to her apartment.

backpack filled with essentials, careful to avoid giving Dailey any hint of her departure. Primo, having witnessed their exit, rushed to inform Dailey, who attempted to follow

after dropping off