Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 831

Christine abruptly ended the call, deeming the conversation too mature for younger ears.

She wandered into the kitchen, curiosity piqued. "What's cooking?"

...

At Elmwood Villas.

Jane leaned into the man beside her. "What's the deal with Dailey?"

Gregory spilled the beans, honest to the core.

Jane frowned slightly. "His heart might be in the right place, but the approach... Christine's always been easy-going, not one to fuss, but I think Dailey's going about it all wrong." "It doesn't matter."

Gregory captured her hand, pressing a kiss to it. "Worry about me, will you?"

...

Merritt had prepared a feast of four dishes and a soup, all favorites of Christine's.

Christine couldn't wait to dig in, grabbing a rib and giving it a taste. Thumbs up. "Delicious."

Merritt ladled some soup for her.

was impressed. "When did you learn

skills were genuinely

"Worked in a diner for

proposed, "How about I hire you as a cook? I'll provide the ingredients, and we'll settle on a fair wage for your labor." Merritt looked down, a

I pity

should be compensated for your work.

be doing this for you. I

had almost forgotten about

using you, you see that,

Merritt nodded.

a tad guilty. If he hadn't wronged her first,

though Dailey and I broke up, and his actions hurt

it, but sis, he's not worth

chuckled. "Because of

something like this happens again? Dailey's

of status, it's

repeat."

hurt, that's

soft spot for Dailey, and I was afraid she'd hurt you, and Dailey wouldn't

to do much either. I went to extremes

about Nelly, but she

pain of unrequited love can lead

about everything, occasionally tempted to confront Dailey and declare in