Lost Me Gained Regret



But the atmosphere in the Clarkson household was relatively good, all things considered.

Jane had mentioned to her that as long as you didn't tarnish the Clarkson family name or harm their interests, you could describe their home life as harmonious.

But her own family...

No, that was wrong.

She didn't have a family.

Suddenly, she found herself envying Dailey for having parents and grandparents who, though strict, seemed pretty decent.

At the very least, they wouldn't abandon their child or beat them to a pulp.

"You've been spending a lot of time at home with your grandpa, right? Making sure to work and contribute, without running over here all the time."

Dailey's voice took on a mock severity, "What, you tired of me already?"

Christine played along, "Yeah, totally."

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"Let's hang up, don't want to keep me from flirting with other guys."

"You wouldn't dare."

Christine couldn't help but laugh, "You think so?"

Dailey was visibly annoyed but couldn't bring himself to really be mad at her.

Especially given his "history" of being somewhat aloof, now that he'd finally won her over, there was no way he was going back to that.

Typically prideful, he touched his nose in an uncharacteristically humble gesture and mumbled, "I'm begging you here."

He sounded so earnest.

Christine, with her keen hearing, teased, "Mr. Clarkson is begging me? Alright, I'll stay off the chats with other guys."Exclusive content © by Nô(v)el/Dr/ama.Org.

"Right, what about the surveillance issue? And Nelly, what are you planning to do about her?"

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Dailey didn't intend to keep secrets, pausing only briefly before spilling the beans.

He knew that anything Gregory found out would get back to Jane, and therefore to Christine. If his story didn't match up, Christine would definitely be upset.

"The chances of getting the

surveillance back online are slim. If

it's not resolved in a few days, I'll find another way to investigate. As for taking responsibility for Nelly, that's nonsense. She and I have nothing between us."

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Christine hummed in response, her gaze playful, "Nothing? Yet you took her on a trip, fed her fruit, and wouldn't let go of her hand in the hospital."

Dailey pondered briefly before

defending his actions, "The trip was out of guilt, She ended up abroad and nearly got assaulted because of me, though I'm starting to think that situation deserves a closer look."

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"As for the fruit, I didn't actually eat any. You just caught a glimpse and jumped to conclusions."

"Now you're blaming me?"

"Just hear me out."

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"In the hospital, she was the one holding onto me. She had injured her hand, after all; I couldn't just shake her off. I admit I didn't handle that situation well."

Christine raised an eyebrow, "You wouldn't have had to explain that if you hadn't mentioned it. It happened when she slipped in the shower at your place, right?"

Dailey inwardly cursed Gregory.

Who else could have spilled the beans to Christine?

"I was wrong. I failed to keep a proper distance before, but I promise it won't happen again."

"Mr. Clarkson, don't you know promises can't always be kept? The more you promise, the more likely it is to happen."

Dailey, firm in his resolve, "I only trust myself."

Such materialism.

Christine nodded, "Alright, record this. Say it again, and if you break your promise, how will you make it up to me?"

Dailey straightened up, his gaze as serious as if he were taking an oath.

"If I break my promise to Christine, then I'll be... well, let's just say I wouldn't be in a good place."

"Stop, stop, stop!" Christine cut him off, "Forget that. If you break it, you're stuck looking after me for life."

Dailey's eyes sparkled with deep amusement, "Deal. You'll be the boss at home."