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.

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

carry the untouched meal back into the kitchen, a

had been optimistic earlier, thinking Serena's meal might have been a peace

assured her that things had gone

She was confident.

was born into it, and everything he had came from them. Without the Clarkson family,

starve," Linden assured her. "I saw

who offered a reassuring smile. "You wouldn't want him to go on a hunger strike, No matter what, he's still the

belongs to

that. "We've spoiled him, I'm afraid.

the inconvenience," she said, offering her apologies to Serena

off. "There's no need for

Serena. Dailey's cold demeanor and reluctance to speak could be balanced out by

for a spa day while the men play chess. And join us for dinner again tonight,"

as if they were already

in his room, Dailey opened a bag of Christine's favorite cheddar-flavored chips. His diet had been strictly managed since childhood, leaving little room for snacks. While he didn't particularly