Chapter 688

Leaning against the car, Christine folded her arms across her chest, the picture of indifference.

Men. She had seen her fair share of them.

And she knew exactly what those two were up to.

Dogs, all of them, always keen on marking their territory.

But regardless of whatever Dailey thought or felt about her, she wasn’t about to entertain it.

She had given him a chance before, and now here he was, parading his first love around her like it was some grand gesture.

Idiot.

With an air of nonchalance, she remarked, “Don’t worry about it. When your Greg shows up, he’ll handle it.”

“Mrs. Ford.”

As soon as she finished speaking, a middle-aged man hurried over, giving me a slight bow. “I’m terribly sorry for any disturbance. I’ll take care of it right away. Please, feel free to relax upstairs; we’ve prepared some refreshments for you.” I nodded politely, “No need, I’ve got things to attend to. Please, go ahead.”

Turning to Christine, I said, “Let’s get going.”

Christine called out, “Merritt!”

Merritt hurried over, all innocence and obedience.

But just as we were about to leave, we heard the middle-aged man frantically making a phone call behind us.

in the basement,

frowned slightly, looking at

his head, “No,

to have a fever.

in that condition is

should stay away from guys

from the innocent and obedient little

found in bars was never what it seemed, especially not at

was their unspoken agreement, just everyday fun, nothing serious, and she was fine with whatever facade

wasn’t about to fall for

right, I’ll listen to you. Let’s head

took the driver’s seat, and Christine leaned in the car window to ask me, “You waiting

I’ll catch up

must be on

said, “Then we’ll head to the set first. You can join us there

a familiar voice

“Jane.”

clearly, I was

told you,

at the banquet

the surface, Gregory

minor on

always appeared nonchalant about

everything.

left its mark on him, mostly because

Dailey’s condition, “You should check

was aware of

posted on social media about taking him to get IV

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