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.

appeared carefree, but when it came down

with Dailey and felt truly upset, it was more than just irritation; it led her to consider

talked big, never showing

with her thoughts, she'd begin

thrill at first, and she should have stuck to that

was

she pulled

let herself get

This clinging, it's pointless and frankly,

Darkness clouded Dailey's features.

you don't love me anymore?

a

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

"That's all."

QUMS

pride, something

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

away completely, she'd

Dailey to defy her

Even at my

then suddenly smiled, "Remember what

out, tracing the

said

I wouldn't cage met

in

be free."

SWOO

what are you doing now?