Lost Me Gained Regret

Chapter 716

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I can barely bring myself to think about yesterday's antics. Even through a screen, I could feel my cheeks burning up.

And yet, I'm baffled. How does he have so much energy? He was the one doing all the heavy lifting, after all.

I was about to reply when the doorbell rang.

I got up to answer it and was greeted by Christine's pallid face. I quickly shot Greg a message, then pulled Christine into the kitchen to sit down.

"Bet you haven't eaten anything yet."

I ladled some chicken soup for her.

...

Greg noticed my half-hearted reply and figured Christine had shown up, so he didn't respond and went back to his meeting.

The execs understood their CEO was in the honeymoon phase, always a bit more glued to his phone.

Besides, even if they didn't get it, no one dared suggest Greg should stay off his phone during meetings.

...

Elmwood Villas.

Christine accepted the bowl of soup but didn't drink any, listlessly resting her chin in her hand.

I served her a shrimp dumpling, joking, "Did you come here just to show off that pretty but gloomy face of yours?"

Christine didn't crack a smile, instead, she heaved a sigh.

I was clueless, "What's going on, really?"

She ran her fingers through her hair, looking frustrated.

A thought struck me, "Is it... Dailey?"

Christine let out a weak hum.

I remembered the mess from yesterday and asked, "What happened after Greg and I left? Did you guys end up fighting?"

"In a civilized society? Really," Christine said, "Besides, fighting in public is just embarrassing."

"So, you fought at home?"

Christine's voice was melancholy, "Looks like you've really been corrupted by sleeping next to him, Jane."

I cleared my throat, "So what happened with Dailey?"

Christine spilled the beans about yesterday.

I zeroed in on one detail, "Dailey confessed to you?"

Christine rolled her eyes beautifully, "You call that half-baked apology a confession?"

I got to the heart of the matter, "You must've been a bit happy about the confession, but it's all because of Nelly, right?"

Christine shared Merritt's advice,

and after listening, I pondered,

"You're telling me the truth, right? You're sure you don't like Dailey anymore, that you've moved on?"

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"Of course it's not completely over, but I don't have a strong desire to be with him anymore. So, I need to crush his hopes once and for all, or he'll keep thinking I'm still into him."

I still believe Greg about whatever is going on between Dailey and Nelly.

But Merritt...

"If Merritt really likes you, starting this drama without ending in marriage will be hard to wrap up."

Christine's hair became even more disheveled, a clear sign of her agitation.

"Here's an idea."

I suggested, "Greg and I are going on our honeymoon, but Mira can't be away from me for too long, so my mom and Mr. Shaw are coming too. It's hardly a duo trip anymore, so you and Merritt might as well join"

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"I'll help you figure out what's really going on with Dailey and Nelly."

Christine thought for a moment, "When are we leaving?"

I checked my phone calendar, "Next Wednesday. Greg needs to sort some company stuff, and we'll arrange things with Janedream."

Christine gave me an OK sign, "I'll head to the office."

"See you next Wednesday."

I stood up to see Christine out, then immediately messaged Greg.

[Honeymoon crew just grew. Invited Christine, but don't worry. It's our romantic getaway; they're just along for the ride.]