Lost Me, Gained Regret (Jane and Bryant Ferguson) novel Chapter 822

"Then it was time for confessions."

"..."

Nelly finally caught on to something.

She didn't say anything more, silently finishing off her bowl of chicken noodle soup before turning her back to Dailey and lying down.

So, that was it.

He wanted her to take the bullet for Christine.

Ever since Christine's boating accident, his enemies had discovered his Achilles' heel.

Dailey was tough to crack, but now that they had something on him, they wouldn't let it go easily.

Rumors of their wedding had already leaked, and in the past few days, many had probed, with some even finding out about her visit to the maternity ward.

At this juncture, Christine breaking up with Dailey.

If Dailey had made a big show of searching for her, it would have been one thing.

But he didn't, and the wedding was still on.

Now, everyone would believe the rumors of a first love weren't false.

Some might even think Dailey's search for Christine was a smokescreen to protect her.

After that, all arrows would be pointed at her.

What a cunning plan.

No matter how clever she was, having been raised and trained by Jayne, she was no match for Dailey's tutelage.

With no loopholes to exploit, she was at a disadvantage.

Now that their cards were on the table, the little guilt he might have felt was gone.

Tears soaked her pillow as she couldn't help but ask, "Dailey, did you really never feel even a little bit of affection for me?"

Dailey didn't answer, and he didn't leave Nelly's hospital room that night.

Nelly knew the score, crying throughout the night.

...

"He's about to marry someone else, do you plan on reconciling with him?"

Christine asked, "Does the truth about that night necessarily connect to whether I should reconcile with Dailey?"

Merritt nodded, "Absolutely, that's why I've been silent."

"Sister, I swear, I never intended to hurt you. I did this for your own good."

Christine laughed, "Brother, that's not how you show affection."

"Claiming it's for my own good while actually hurting me."

"If you could be honest with me, I might overlook the fact that you conspired with Nelly to scheme against me."

Merritt remained silent.

Helena, frustrated, smacked him again.

"You just fancy her, you're not her parent or anything."

"What gives you the right to do things that upset her under the guise of being good for her!"