Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 862

II

"Don't kid yourself," Serena snapped, unable to contain her anger any longer, even if she did have a soft spot for Dailey.

"You think you can marry her? That's just wishful thinking," she continued, her voice dripping with disdain.

Dailey's eyes turned icy, each word he spoke wrapped in frost. "She has a name, Serena. It's Christine."

Serena, who had never encountered a man so indifferent toward her, felt her temper flare with every cutting remark he made.

"The more you protect her, the more danger she draws," Serena warned, her voice low and threatening. "My offer stands. You'll come around and see reason."

With that, she strode to the door, her high heels clicking sharply against the floor. "Linden, open the door, please."

Linden obliged, and Serena held her head high as she descended the stairs.

close the door, Dailey tossed out the untouched meal Serena had brought, ensuring the door

the untouched meal back into the kitchen, a twinge of sympathy in her eyes.

a peace offering,

her that things had gone well, and that Dailey was considering

She was confident.

them. Without the Clarkson family, he wouldn't survive. Besides, the family wouldn't allow their

let himself starve," Linden assured her. "I saw some snacks

a reassuring smile. "You wouldn't want him to go on a hunger strike, No matter what,

belongs to

sighed, unable to argue with that. "We've spoiled

inconvenience," she said, offering her apologies to

waved it off. "There's no need for that, Jayne. We're practically family

demeanor and reluctance to speak could be balanced out

for a spa day while the men play chess. And join us for

was a perfect plan, as if they

cheddar-flavored chips. His diet had been strictly managed since childhood, leaving little room