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.

she appeared carefree, but when it came down to it, everything

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

big, never

her thoughts, she'd begin

at first, and she should have stuck to

involved was never

least she pulled

let herself get stuck

love you anymore. This clinging,

Darkness clouded Dailey's features.

that, you don't love me

a trace

was 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."

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pride, something Christine

to her, he was

if she wanted to break away completely, she'd have to hit

didn't expect Dailey to

me. Even at my craziest, I know what I

suddenly smiled, "Remember

tracing the lines of his

said

I wouldn't cage met

in

be free."

SWOO

doing now? Trying to lock