Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 837

Dailey furrowed his brow, "You're not getting what I'm saying, or..."

"I get it," Christine interrupted, her tone firm. "You're using Nelly to protect me."

"But I don't have to."

"Nelly made her mistakes, sure, and she should face the consequences for those."

"But being my human shield isn't something she's obliged to do."

"And I certainly don't need her to play that role for me."

"If I'm with you, I'm fully prepped for whatever comes flying our way."

"But Dailey, we're not together anymore."

With that, Christine tried to slide off his lap.

Dailey's grip on her slim waist tightened, "I never wanted us to break up. I agreed because I didn't want to see you unhappy."

"But if you want to be with Merritt, I can't just go along with that."

When they were deeply in love, communication never seemed to be an issue.

They had their share of happy, sweet moments at her place.

But since the talk of splitting up began, Christine noticed more and more problems.

It wasn't something a simple "I love you" could fix.

be told, she appeared carefree, but when it came down

in touch with Dailey and felt truly upset, it was more than just irritation; it led her to consider breaking up seriously. That

always talked big,

alone with her thoughts, she'd begin

at

involved was never the

at least she

herself get stuck in a no-win

you anymore. This clinging, it's pointless and frankly, beneath

Darkness clouded Dailey's features.

that, you don't love me anymore? After just a

smiled, a trace

just because you were so persistent, and I thought, 'Why not? He's got the looks and the build, might as well have some

"That's all."

QUMS

pride, something Christine was well aware

his down-to-earth appearance, seeming so devoted to

break away completely, she'd have to hit where

didn't expect Dailey to

have to provoke me. Even

then suddenly smiled, "Remember what you once

said," Christine reached out, tracing the lines

said

I wouldn't cage met

in

be free."

SWOO

are you doing now? Trying to lock