Lost Me Gained Regret



At the fourth floor of the local food court, there's this barbecue place that's just to die for. "Let's give it a shot. You grill for me." "Sure thing."

Dailey agreed readily, yet he didn't make a move.

Christine reached out to nudge him, only to find herself enveloped in his arms.

"Take it easy."

"

On the film set.

The scene between Raleigh and Merritt just wrapped up.

Crew members immediately swarmed the set, each attending to their roles.

Raleigh settled into a chair at the side, gratefully accepting a cup of hot tea his assistant handed him.

Merritt, not quite the A-lister yet, quietly went over his lines nearby.

Catching a glance, Raleigh stood up and approached him.

"Acting is about stepping out of your comfort zone."

His sudden voice startled Merritt, causing him to step back in surprise.

Raleigh's demeanor softened. "Sorry about that."

Merritt quickly shook his head, his previous ease around Raleigh replaced by stiffness.

Raleigh didn't pry, simply stating, "Relax, you're fine. I'll guide you through it."

"You..."

Merritt hesitated, his lips pursed. "Why... why would you recommend me for this role?"

Raleigh's eyes twinkled with a gentle humor. "You think because of some tension with Christine, I'd side with her and sabotage your career?" Merritt fiddled with his hands in silence, a silent admission.

"I've been in this industry for years, never played such games unless someone's crossed the line," Raleigh continued.

"The thing between you and Christine, I'd rather not meddle. You youngsters have your own ways."

"I'm old school, my advice might not even suit you."

Merritt had indeed faced some challenges during the casting process, suspecting Dailey's influence.

In Vista Town, crossing Dailey was like going against Gregory, the unofficial prince of the town. Everyone knew to give him respect.

But Merritt couldn't just leave, especially with his grandmother settled in a local care facility unmatched by any other.

Just when he felt cornered, he got the call to join the cast.

Later, he learned it was Raleigh who insisted on his inclusion.

So, he contemplated revealing the truth beneath a recent incident to Christine, even made it to her place. But learning that Nelly had moved into the Clarkson household he walked away.

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If Dailey truly cared for Christine, regardless of whether he believed the rumors about that night or if the CCTV was working, it was time to draw a line.

Yet, keeping secrets never felt right, especially with Raleigh's favor hanging over him.NôvelD(ram)a.ôrg owns this content.

"Mr. Shaw..."

"Some things are better left unsaid. Pull yourself together; we've got another scene to shoot."

After dining out, Christine and Dailey

found themselves tangled up the

moment they got home, barely

making it past the foyer without

shedding clothes and indulging in endless kisses.

With no pressing matters that afternoon, they spent most of their time in bed.

In the evening, Dailey got up to cook something for Christine, casually checking his phone.

The Clarkson household had been unusually quiet all day, a rare occurrence for them.

Yet, the calm didn't extend to everyone.

Jayne, worried about something Normand mentioned, went to check on Nelly, but couldn't find the right moment to bring it up, fearing the repercussions...

Nelly couldn't possibly bear Dailey's child.

So, Jayne looked notably troubled.

Nelly mistook her concern for worry over Dailey, reassuring her, "Godmother, don't worry. Give it some time, and they'll surely part ways." Jayne was puzzled. "Why so sure they'll break up eventually?"