Resent, Reject, Regret by Aqua Summers

Chapter 40

She Doesn’t Care About Him Anymore Steven said in an obedient tone, “Yes, you and Ms. McKinney are family.”**

Madam Brighthall nodded, then looked at the woman standing next to Steven subconsciously. “Who is this?”

Deirdre lowered her head anxiously upon hearing that, the thoughts in her head muddled.

She had not expected to meet Madam Brighthall suddenly today. It was worse that they had to meet under such circumstances. She had just realized that her face was disfigured, so Madam Brighthall would not recognize her now that she had lowered her head in a flurry. “This is Ms. McKinney’s friend. She is visually impaired, and sir instructed me to take her home.” “She can’t see, huh?” Madam Brighthall sounded sympathetic . She was at a loss for words, but she found the sight of Deirdre familiar. She could not help extending her hand to grab Deirdre’s fingers. “Girl, why are your hands so cold? You should wear warmer attire in the fall.”

She removed her scarf and wrapped it around Deirdre’s body. “Even though I’ve been wearing it for a long time, it’s very warm and comfortable. Use it to warm your body. I shall get a move on because I still have some affairs to

attend to.”

and loosened her grip on

at all times without uttering a word. Steven gazed

should go, Ms.

woman’s voice suddenly sounded like she was crying. When she raised

shock. Deirdre had not cried while her wounds were being cleaned or when she had been walking in so much pain that her legs trembled. On the other

voice was shaking, and it looked as if her tears were endless. “I’m sorry that I’ve made a

said in a very low voice, “I

call from Brendan. He was summoned back to get him.

“Yes.”

for Steven to finish his sentence. Noticing that Steven was quiet, he could not help asking, “Did she not ask you anything on

together?”

on the sofa when I took her to the villa without uttering a word.” She had said nothing? She used to call up Steven and beat about the bush to find out about