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.

to close the door, Dailey tossed out the untouched meal Serena

untouched meal back into the kitchen, a

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

gone well, and

She was confident.

He was born into it, and everything he had came from them. Without the Clarkson family, he wouldn't survive. Besides, the family wouldn't allow their only heir to bring disgrace

Jayne. He won't let himself starve," Linden assured her.

who offered a reassuring smile. "You wouldn't want him to go

belongs to

unable to argue with that. "We've spoiled

offering her

no need

demeanor and reluctance to speak could be balanced out by

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

was a perfect plan, as

childhood, leaving little room for snacks. While he didn't particularly enjoy them, Christine loved these treats. He wondered if she was off somewhere, dancing and having fun.