Abdul could see I was worried and said, âI know it's tough. Have some chicken soup to keep you strong.â
He then asked, âDid Gregory mention when he's coming back?â
I replied, âAround Thanksgiving.â
Abdul nodded, âAlright, stick with the soup till he's back, and if anything comes up, give me a ring.â
I stood up, saying, âThank you so much.â
Abdul replied, âNo need for formalities with me.â
After thanking Abdul again, I left the clinic. It had started raining outside at some point.
My bodyguard held an umbrella over me, ensuring not a single drop of rain touched me.
Getting back to Elmwood Villas, I found someone looking like a drowned rat.
âWhy on earth didnât you take shelter from the rain? Why didn't you call me?â
I hurried over and guided her all the way to the bathroom.
âTake a hot shower first. Itâs not summer anymore; a fall rain brings a chill.â
While she was showering, I brewed some ginger tea.
Christine, with her hair still damp, came into the kitchen and hugged me, looking so forlorn.
âJane, from now on, I, Christine, wouldnât chase after Dailey even if he was the last man on earth.â
I remembered Gregory's words and thought, if only I could have prevented Christine from going abroad.
But I never anticipated this outcome.
I ruffled her hair, âWhat did he do to you?â
She snuggled into my shoulder, âLetâs just say he wasnât exactly charming.â
âFor the sake of my baby, I wonât repeat it.â
That made me more curious.
âI doubt a few words would corrupt my child.â
Christine pulled away, her eyes melancholic, âYouâre just nosy.â
I laughed, âThen spill the beans.â
She leaned against the doorframe, her long lashes casting shadows, looking more somber than I had ever seen her.
âForget it, I donât want to know anymore.â
It was clear Dailey had said something hurtful, and making her relive it by recounting would be too painful.
âDrink your ginger tea.â
Christine sipped on it and noticed me holding a medicine pot, asking, âWhatâs wrong with you?â
âItâs nothing.â I shared my visit to the clinic and meeting Abdul, âI couldnât help it. Had to take some medication.â
Christine poked my forehead, âI told you Iâd check on you, but you refused, making Gregory and Dailey upset me instead.â
I apologized, âI was just worried about your safety. If Gregory could get trapped, what about you?â
âIâve never seen Gregory compromise before.â
Christine disagreed, âYouâre overstating it. If someone used you to threaten him, heâd surrender in a heartbeat.â
âEven if it meant kneeling.â
I was at a loss for words, âI was thinking of you.â
âYes, youâre right. Heâd do anything for me, but now I only have to worry about him. If you went, Iâd worry about you both.â
âThat might render my medication useless.â
Christine fell silent, finishing her ginger tea before speaking, âLet it be. Iâm done chasing. It is what it is.â
âAs long as youâre okay. Otherwise, Gregory would come back and tear me apart.â
I assured, âDonât worry. I wonât let him lay a finger on you.â
...
The moment Daileyâs plane landed and he turned off flight mode, his phone was bombarded with work calls and messages.
There were also messages from Gregory asking if heâd landed.
However, the one person who usually bombarded him with messages hadnât sent a single one.
He replied to Gregory, then with a nonchalant expression, pocketed his phone and headed to the hotel where Gregory was staying.
Gregory received Janeâs message just as Dailey walked in.
He raised an eyebrow slightly.
âTough journey?â Gregory greeted.
Dailey took a seat next to him, grabbed a bottle of wine from the coffee table, and downed it in one go.
Gregory mocked without mercy, âSo much for stopping her. Ended up going your separate ways, huh?â
Dailey loosened his shirt collar, feeling stifled.
âTraveling thousands of miles to rescue you, and this is the thanks I get?â
Gregory spread his hands, âWhat do you want? I poured you a fine wine as welcome.â
Dailey leaned back, closing his eyes, clearly not in the mood for a chat.
Gregory nudged him, âYou donât even like her. Maybe itâs for the best you went separate ways.â
âSaves you from stringing her along and me from potential trouble.â
Dailey opened his eyes, âSince when did I say I didnât like...â
Catching the teasing look in Gregory's eyes, he stopped.
Rubbing his temples, Dailey grumbled, âStop enjoying my misery.â
Lost Me, Gained Regret (Jane and Bryant Ferguson)
ï¤Chapter 621 His Charming Wife ï¤Chapter 10 Dominant Boss: Call Me Hubby, My Dear ï¤Chapter 250 Finn Shows up Amidst Many Obstructions Gregory slapped his shoulder hard, âThatâs not important. What matters is our bet on who gets married first. After todayâs stunt, youâre definitely losing.â
Dailey was also frustrated, âWho was I doing it for? Ungrateful.â
Gregory clicked his tongue, âWho else but for her safety? But calling her a dog, that was uncalled for. Really, how rude.â
Dailey was speechless.
He was seriously reconsidering his rescue mission.