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.

did you learn

skills were

"Worked in a diner for

"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,

would I pity

enjoyed a meatball in tomato sauce, "You should be compensated for your

should be doing this

almost forgotten about

you see

Merritt nodded.

tad guilty. If he hadn't

I broke up, and his actions hurt me today, I'm not over

get it, but sis, he's not

"Because

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

status,

repeat."

stand to see you hurt, that's why I did what I

I was afraid she'd hurt you,

don't have the means to do much either. I went to extremes and

about

unrequited love can

wasn't completely calm about everything, occasionally tempted to confront Dailey and declare in front of the Clarkson