Lost Me, Gained Regret (Jane and Bryant Ferguson) novel Chapter 824

"But, Dailey..."

Christine seemed to struggle to find the right words, pausing thoughtfully before continuing, "He's... different."

Her smile was tinged with a hint of bitterness.

"It wasn't just because of Nelly that I broke up with him. It's also because I felt I didn't have the courage to take on the world with him."

"I love him so much that I didn't want him to have to fight his family, or the whole world because of me. He could have had a great life, but ended up with nothing because of our relationship."

"Merritt, since you say you like me, I thought you'd understand."

Merritt felt a pang of discomfort as he listened to Christine's confession about Dailey, but he could tell she was even more upset.

From the moment he met Christine, she was always vibrant and lively.

Like a bird that soared freely, only perching on a branch when tired for a brief rest.

Once rested, she'd take off to embrace the sky once again.

No one could clip her wings.

Yet here she was, confiding her love for Dailey to him. What should have been a happy revelation was instead filled with melancholy.

"Let's set the family drama aside, sis. Don't you think Dailey's been a bit muddled about the whole Nelly situation?" Merritt asked.

Christine nodded, "Somewhat, yes."

Merritt was puzzled, "Then why, sis, do you..."

Christine took a sip of her wine and said, "Isn't it clear now?"

"But he's going to marry Nelly."

"If you could reveal the truth about that night, maybe the wedding wouldn't have to happen."

After a long silence, Merritt said, "Then sis, come back with me to Vista Town. If Dailey comes back for you and calls off the wedding with Nelly, I'll confront Nelly in front of everyone and tell the truth about that night."