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.

Dailey tossed out the untouched meal Serena had brought, ensuring

the kitchen, a

thinking Serena's meal might have been a peace offering, and perhaps

assured her that things had gone well, and

She was confident.

couldn't escape the influence of the Clarkson family. He was born into it, and everything he had came from them. Without the Clarkson family, he

worry, Jayne. He won't let himself starve," Linden assured her. "I saw some snacks

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

belongs to

sighed, unable to argue with that. "We've spoiled him, I'm afraid.

said, offering

need for that, Jayne. We're practically family

speak could be balanced out by

could go for a spa day while the men play chess.

perfect plan, as if they were

Christine's favorite cheddar-flavored chips. His diet had been strictly managed since childhood, leaving little room for snacks. While he didn't particularly enjoy them, Christine