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.

Christine was impressed. "When did you learn to cook

culinary skills

a diner for a

his family's situation, Christine proposed, "How about I hire you as a cook? I'll provide the ingredients, and we'll settle on a fair wage for your

I pity

tomato sauce, "You should be compensated

bit shy. "Sis, I should be doing this for you. I mean,

almost

you see

Merritt nodded.

tad guilty. If he hadn't

up, and his actions hurt me today, I'm

sis, he's

chuckled. "Because

"What if something like this happens again? Dailey's upbringing, the kind

status, it's

repeat."

I can't stand to see you hurt,

a soft spot for Dailey, and I was afraid she'd hurt you, and

do much either. I

had her reservations about Nelly, but she

unrequited love can lead

tempted to confront Dailey and declare