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.

when it came down

was more than just irritation; it led

big,

when left alone with her thoughts, she'd begin

the thrill at first, and she should have stuck

was never the

least she pulled away

get

This clinging, it's

Darkness clouded Dailey's features.

me anymore? After just a

smiled, a trace

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

"That's all."

QUMS

something Christine was well

appearance, seeming so devoted to her,

away completely, she'd have to

expect Dailey to

you don't have to provoke me. Even at my craziest,

observed Dailey for a moment, then suddenly smiled, "Remember what you once told me?" "I've said

out, tracing the

said

I wouldn't cage met

in

be free."

SWOO

doing now? Trying to lock me