Lost Me, Gained Regret (Jane and Bryant Ferguson) novel Chapter 509

"Moving out, moving out!"

Abandoning her breakfast, Christine sprung to her feet, eager to please. "Mr. Ford, your generosity knows no bounds. I'm forever grateful..."

"No thanks needed."

Gregory chimed in with a meaningful tone, "Consider it an early wedding gift for you and Dailey."

Christine was speechless, "..."

I was bewildered, aware that Gregory wasn't one to speak without reason. I quickly turned to Christine, "You and Dailey? What's going on??"

The prospect of my best friend's major life event being news to me before Gregory was shocking.

Christine cleared her throat, trying to downplay it, "It's not... what you think."

She was clearly out of her league in this chase!

Gregory nodded in understanding, "Dailey's a tough catch, huh?"

Christine was shocked, "He told you??"

Gregory chuckled, "Clarence dropped by my place last night. We ended up talking over a few beers."

The implication was clear; Clarence had spilled the beans.

Christine closed her eyes briefly, resigning herself, "...There's absolutely nothing between us. I've made that clear."

I focused on the crux of the matter, "So, there was something with Dailey?"

Christine ran a hand through her hair, finally sitting back down and confessing, "It’s early days. Right now, it’s just me hoping for something more."

"I'll head to the office."

Gregory left us to chat, kissing my forehead before grabbing his car keys and heading out.

Christine mockingly cursed at his retreating figure, "Stealing my best friend wasn’t enough, now I have to deal with your lovey-dovey antics every day!"

Once Gregory closed the door, Christine huffed in frustration.

I couldn't help but laugh, not saying much, just looking at her, "So, you've really fallen for Dailey?"