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 to cook

culinary skills

in a diner

a cook? I'll provide the ingredients, and we'll settle on a fair wage

I

in tomato sauce, "You should be compensated for your work. That's the value

be doing this for you. I mean, you said I'm your

Christine had almost

you see that,

Merritt nodded.

tad guilty. If he hadn't wronged

up, and

get it, but sis, he's not worth your

"Because of

this happens

of status,

repeat."

I can't stand to see you hurt, that's why I did what

and I was afraid she'd hurt you, and

I went

reservations about Nelly, but

unrequited love can

Dailey and declare in front of the Clarkson family that