Lost Me, Gained Regret (Jane and Bryant Ferguson) novel Chapter 599

Hearing that, I couldn't help but let out a bitter chuckle. "Maybe it's because Victor's heart was never in the right place to begin with. How else could he be so easily swayed by Pearl's few sweet words to turn against his own mother and daughter?"

Christine agreed. "True. But don't stress over it too much. Gregory won't let it slide."

"Let them have their moment of triumph. It'll only make their fall harder."

Our conversation drifted as we chatted.

Right before bed, something suddenly struck Christine. "Oh, right. A couple of days ago, Clarence had a bit too much to drink and said he wanted to tell me a secret about Dailey. But then Dailey showed up out of the blue, sobered Clarence right up. I couldn't get anything out of him no matter how much I pressed. Could you ask your man for me? He's bound to know."

"Sure."

I agreed without hesitation.

Gregory and Dailey, along with Clarence, were thick as thieves since childhood. If Clarence knew something, asking Gregory was a sure bet.

I was just about to text Gregory when my phone lit up with a message from him.

[Get some sleep. No overthinking, goodnight]

Unexpectedly, that made me feel a sudden rush of emotion.

Torn, I debated whether to reply.

Sending a message would let him know I was still awake, which would worry him.

But not sending one, yet I yearned to wish him a goodnight too.

Then another message popped up.

[Why are you still lurking? Speak up and then off to bed]

I couldn't help but smile, typing back, [How did you know I wasn't asleep?]

Gregory replied with a screenshot: [Typing...]

Got it. I typed: [Goodnight, make sure you get some rest too]

Gregory: [Then how about a kiss for me?]

Christine was right beside me, eyes glued to my phone.

Since I was already messaging Gregory, I couldn't not ask.

[Can I ask you something first?]

[Shoot]

[Is there a secret about Dailey?]

After sending the message, I half-expected Gregory to hesitate about betraying a friend.