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.

it came down to

and felt truly upset, it was more than just irritation; it led her to consider breaking up seriously. That conversation with Madge only added

talked big, never showing

left alone with her

all about the thrill at first, and

emotionally involved was

she pulled

didn't let herself get stuck in a

you anymore. This clinging, it's

Darkness clouded Dailey's features.

like that, you don't love me

a trace

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

"That's all."

QUMS

had his pride, something Christine

devoted to her, he was

if she wanted to break away completely, she'd

didn't expect Dailey to defy her

don't have to provoke me. Even at my

for a moment, then suddenly smiled, "Remember what you

out, tracing the lines

said

I wouldn't cage met

in

be free."

SWOO

now?