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.

breaking into song. Shaking her

passionately. It was nearing midnight when Merritt had to gently restrain her to prevent disturbing the neighbors. "Tomorrow, I'll take you to a karaoke bar," he promised. "You can sing as much

to

to bed when she added, "Tomorrow, we should go

"Hiking and prayers?" he echoed

was up early, gathering gear for the hike. He went to

did they drink last night?" Bella asked

much," Merritt shrugged, "but apparently enough

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

to be relaxing, not stressful," she

help Helena prepare breakfast. As they set the table, Dailey and Gregory arrived with several others carrying food containers. The last

Bella. "What did you all

his head. "I was asleep, not sure. But it probably