Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 846

Bella decided to leave the group chat, giving her sisters some private time to talk.

Merritt emerged from the kitchen with a pot of homemade hangover soup, noticing Bella heading to her room. He followed her in to offer the remedy, even though Bella wasn't quite in need of it-after all, it was just a bit of sparkling wine. Still, appreciating his gesture, she sipped a bowl.

"Bella, the hot water is ready if you need to freshen up," Merritt mentioned.

After a long journey, Bella was indeed feeling a bit grungy. "Can I take a shower?"

While Merritt was taking his grandmother to a treatment in Vista Town, he had entrusted the upkeep of the small house to the neighbor next door. Alongside regular cleaning, maintaining the old but functional heater was a priority.

"Of course, I just heated it up," Merritt confirmed.

Bella headed to the shower while Merritt brought the hangover soup to Christine and Jane, who appeared a little more than tipsy. With a hearty clink of their bowls, they declared, "It's all in the spirit, bottoms up!"

Jane joined in enthusiastically, leaving Merritt bemused yet amused. He stepped aside, not wanting to interrupt the sisterly bonding that seemed to be heading toward mutual pledges of lifelong friendship.

still hear Christine's voice in the courtyard, even breaking into song. Shaking her head, Bella realized her early bedtime was

It was nearing midnight when Merritt had to gently restrain her to prevent disturbing the neighbors. "Tomorrow, I'll take you to

to her

bed when she added,

taken aback. "Hiking and prayers?" he echoed

off from filming, was up early, gathering gear

last night?" Bella asked

shrugged, "but apparently enough

Bella reassured him. "Let them sleep in. We're not in

meant to be relaxing, not

The last person unfolded a large table and began setting out an array of exquisite dishes. Merritt's

left, Raleigh sat down next to Bella. "What did you

not sure. But it probably involved the whole marriage