Lost Me, Gained Regret (Jane and Bryant Ferguson) novel Chapter 800

In a moment of desperation, playing a risky game seemed like the only way out.

That was when...

Jane hung up her call and turned to Christine, "Are you serious?"

"You were just happy someone was standing by your side."

"And now you're saying this?"

"Are you talking about breaking up, or just not seeing each other until he sorts out the Nelly situation?"

Christine wanted a drink, but the meds she was on made that a no-go.

She sipped some sparkling water instead and said, "It's a breakup."

"I can't match up to the Clarksons, having been part of it was enough. I don't want him to have to choose between his family and me."

"My so-called dad, even though we've cut ties, is still my father at the end of the day."

"Dailey's got political ambitions, and my father could be used against him."

"So, if I can't help him, I shouldn't hold him back."

Jane felt a pang of heartache.

These words were recorded by Gregory in Madge's room and sent to Christine.

She had planned to keep it from Christine, but it turns out she and Madge were on the same page.

Their conversations were almost identical.

"He even said he wanted us to face everything together, through thick and thin."

Christine's eyes reddened, yet she kept smiling, "He's got the entire family legacy on his shoulders. The Clarksons raised him, educated him, all for him to lead them to greater heights."

"I can't be the reason it all falls apart."

"And I can't ask him to tie his life to mine. His life isn't mine to gamble with."

It had been a while since Jane saw Christine this upset.

"If you really want to fight for it, there might be a way out. Gregory and Dailey could figure something out. Don't sell yourself short; you're amazing, and your dad might not be the stain you think he is."

Christine blinked, and tears started to roll down her cheeks in large drops.

Jane pulled her onto the couch and draped a thin blanket over her, "You should rest more, get some sleep. Once that bump on your head goes down, you can start worrying about other things."