Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 851

Merritt could only dream of the privileges Dailey was born into-privileges he would never attain, no matter how hard he tried.

This disparity, every time it was mentioned, felt like an invisible slap across his face. But even so, he was determined to help Christine.

"You don't understand her at all," he said bitterly. "You can't comprehend why she'd choose to be with someone like me-someone who's wronged her and has nothing to offer—over you, with all your wealth and power."

Dailey frowned at Merritt's words, clearly puzzled, yet unwilling to lose face in front of his rival.

"She will eventually be my lawful wife," Dailey stated confidently.

Merritt countered, "She won't be happy."

"You're not her. She will be happy," Dailey insisted.

Merritt pressed on, "And you're not her, so how can you be sure?"

Dailey had no interest in engaging in this childish argument. "Don't think that just because your grandmother is nearing the end of her life, there's nothing left to threaten you with. If I were in your shoes, Merritt, I'd tread carefully."

Christine exclaimed, emerging from behind Dailey. "What nonsense are

pray for Helena, hoping the elderly woman would spend her remaining days in peace. But words like

here to pray today. Let's put

"Alright," Dailey agreed.

relaxed slightly. But before she could fully exhale, Dailey added, "Once you've finished praying, we'll

Christine, knowing they wouldn't succeed, decided

silenced him with

had told him the night before, Merritt held his tongue. They all turned their attention to their prayers, sincerely asking for peace. As they left, everyone wore a peace

But since they were about to head to

pulled Christine into the restroom for a

stop. Are you worried

don't want you and Gregory caught in the middle of this," Christine replied, squeezing Jane's

if Dailey

you don't have to go it alone. I'm

you. I know," Christine said, comforted by

"Are you sure we

sure, but we'll find out