Lost Me, Gained Regret (Jane and Bryant Ferguson) novel Chapter 783

But Nelly wouldn't have it, stubbornly reaching out to Dailey.

At the moment, Dailey was more concerned about Christine, vexed that he couldn't be by her side.

And the cause of it all was Nelly. He had returned to keep this child close, if only to avoid being constantly blackmailed by her.

"My patience is wearing thin, Nelly. It's not like I'm completely out of options. I just wanted to give you concrete evidence to shut you up."

"Don't think you can totally control me with this."

Nelly's hand fell, and with it, her tears, her trembling lashes shielding the storm within her eyes.

He would never speak to Christine in such a manner.

She knew now, Christine had been injured and taken to the hospital. Gregory had taken him away to see Christine.

Had she not used some trick to call him back, the unending care might have just kindled their affection even more.

In such a desperate moment, Dailey might have opted for a scorched-earth policy.

"Abigail, thank you."

"You're speaking nonsense," Abigail helped Nelly up and handed her a glass of water, inserting a straw, "I'm here to take care of the young lady and gentleman on behalf of the Clarkson family."

Nelly sipped through the straw, giving Abigail a tender smile, "You're paid to work for the Clarkson family, but I shouldn't take it for granted."

Abigail was an old soul in the Clarkson family, practically watching Nelly grow up.

When they were younger, she and Dailey were nearly inseparable.

It's just a pity, the two matched well in every aspect but Nelly's background was a stumbling block.

Even though her grandfather had served the Caldwell for many years, and Caldwell treated her grandfather like family.

But family is just family.

When Mrs. Clarkson acknowledged her as a daughter, it was clear she was cutting off any hopes Nelly had of marrying Dailey.

Abigail had a soft spot for Nelly too, always a gentle girl.

Polite to all the servants.

She would have made a fine lady of the house.

If only her background hadn't been her downfall.