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

felt truly upset, it was more than just irritation;

big,

her thoughts, she'd begin to

at first, and she should

was never

she pulled

get stuck

I don't love you anymore. This clinging,

Darkness clouded Dailey's features.

love me anymore?

smiled, a trace

were so persistent, and I thought, 'Why not? He's got the looks and the

"That's all."

QUMS

pride, something Christine was well

to her, he was always the one in

wanted to break away completely, she'd have to

didn't expect Dailey to

provoke me. Even at my craziest,

for a moment, then suddenly smiled, "Remember what

said," Christine reached out, tracing

said

I wouldn't cage met

in

be free."

SWOO

what are you doing now? Trying to