Lost Me, Gained Regret (Jane and Bryant Ferguson) novel Chapter 837

Dailey furrowed his brow, "You're not getting what I'm saying, or..."

"I get it," Christine interrupted, her tone firm. "You're using Nelly to protect me."

"But I don't have to."

"Nelly made her mistakes, sure, and she should face the consequences for those."

"But being my human shield isn't something she's obliged to do."

"And I certainly don't need her to play that role for me."

"If I'm with you, I'm fully prepped for whatever comes flying our way."

"But Dailey, we're not together anymore."

With that, Christine tried to slide off his lap.

Dailey's grip on her slim waist tightened, "I never wanted us to break up. I agreed because I didn't want to see you unhappy."

"But if you want to be with Merritt, I can't just go along with that."

When they were deeply in love, communication never seemed to be an issue.

They had their share of happy, sweet moments at her place.

But since the talk of splitting up began, Christine noticed more and more problems.

It wasn't something a simple "I love you" could fix.

Truth be told, she appeared carefree, but when it came down to it, everything mattered to her.

The time she couldn't get in touch with Dailey and felt truly upset, it was more than just irritation; it led her to consider breaking up seriously.

That conversation with Madge only added to her resolve.

She always talked big, never showing defeat.

But when left alone with her thoughts, she'd begin to second-guess herself.

With Dailey, it was all about the thrill at first, and she should have stuck to that philosophy.

Getting emotionally involved was never the plan.

But at least she pulled away quickly.

She didn't let herself get stuck in a no-win situation.

"But what are you doing now? Trying to lock me up?"

Dailey caught her hand, his expression turning stern, "I said, being in a relationship with me wouldn't limit your freedom. You could stay true to your character without having to change for me."

"But now you want to break up. If I don't hold on to you, you'll end up in someone else's nest."

His words were laced with frustration.

Christine's reply was calm, detached: "But I don't like that."

Silence suddenly engulfed the car.

Quinn, who was driving, dared not even breathe too loudly.

If he hadn't lost at rock-paper-scissors, he wouldn't be stuck driving this time bomb.

Luckily, they arrived at the hotel.

He parked the car in the underground garage and quickly made himself scarce.

As the car stopped, Christine moved to get out.

But Dailey wouldn't let go.