DreameNovelChapter 859
"Grandma is fine; the neighbors next door are helpinglook after her."
"I had an audition nearby, so | cover. | didn't expect to run into you, sis."
Despite Merritt's excitement, Christine couldn't bring herself to smile.
"Merritt, about what Jane told you..."
"You don't need to say anything," Merritt interrupted, "From now on, you're just my sister. If you ever need
anything, call me. | may not have power, but I'll do
whatever it takes to protect you."
Christine felt a mix of emotions. "There's no need to go that far."
"Sis, what brings you to Riverside City all of a sudden? Is it for work?"
Merritt tried to change the subject, but Christine knew she had to be clear.
"Merritt, | think we need to keep our distance. From the moment you started having feelings for me, if I can't
reciprocate, we can't even be friends."
"The reason | went to Mistwood with you was to uncover the truth about that night in RiverCity and to relax my
mind. Beyond that, there's nothing else."
Merritt's smile was tinged with bitterness. He had thought he would never see Christine again, and all he wished
was for her to be safe and happy. If he ever made something of himself and she wasn't happy, he would do
whatever it took to rescue her.
But now, fate had brought them together again. Wasn't this destiny? Yet, it seemed like a flimsy excuse to
comfort himself. She simply didn't care.
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Christine interrupted, "I can't stay here. Pretend you never saw me." With that, she hurried away.
The store owner thought she had something urgent and stopped her to ask. Christine simply said she had an
emergency.
The owner returned her money, "Take care, dear."
"1 will."
Christine made her way through town and eventually found a quaint little house for rent. It was a private rental,
requiring just a simple lease agreement, no computer registration necessary.
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She paid extra for the landlord to provide meals since she couldn't go out much. Social media was off-limits too.
Fortunately, her company was running smoothly, and Jane could handle things on her own. If not, Gregory was
there to help.
Christine connected to the Wi-Fi and found a movie to watch until she fell asleep.
At the Clarkson residence, it was lunchtime.
Linden entered Dailey's room. Dailey sat idly on the sofa with a book, but Linden suspected his young master
wasn't really reading.
"Sir, your mother is asking you to cdown for lunch."
Dailey refused, "I'm not going to another one of those matchmaking lunches."
Linden anticipated this and wasn't surprised; his calm, pleasant demeanor remained unchanged.
Dailey found it puzzling. Someone like Linden, who spent most of his tin the shadows and had undergone
rigorous training
alongside his father, should be more reserved. Yet, he always wore a
smile. t
"Sir, please. I'd hate to have to use force and risk hurting you."
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"Linden, | suggest you take things seriously."
"I'll take your suggestion into account, sir."
Linden gestured for him to move.
Dailey didn't budge. "Your lack of seriousness makes you less intimidating."
Linden's smile persisted as he
stepped forward and swiftly reached
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Dailey stepped back, narrowly avoiding the attack.
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Linden continued his pursuit. Though
Dailey had been trained, Linden was
practically his pets Sore Ot the
moves Dairy knew were taught by
Linden. Even with Linden being older,
Dailey struggled to defend himself.
Ultimately, Linden managed to escort Dailey downstairs.
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