Resent, Reject, Regret by Aqua Summers

Chapter 65 Existing in Name Only

Charlene braced herself and spoke up under Brendan’s watchful eyes. “It’s apparent that your mother is still abroad, so how can you meet her so soon, huh?”

“Is that so…” Deirdre was relieved abruptly and only discovered that her fingers were trembling after her mind relaxed.

She had felt terror taking over her, and she was glad that her speculation was not true.

“I don’t care. I just want to see her! Don’t worry, I’m not going to hold on to the status. of Mrs. Brighthall forever.” Deirdre sneered at herself upon finishing her sentence. She could no longer be bothered to hold the position that had resulted in such loss. and destruction.

“All I want is to see my mother. I will head to the court for the divorce proceedings by myself without any reminders from you after meeting her.”

Brendan’s dark eyes were filled with agitation. “We shall discuss that later. I’ll see you to the door, Charlene.”

He walked out of the room swiftly with Charlene following him, her chest tight with

anxiety.

that Brendan was extremely

“Bren…”

yourself.” Brendan stopped walking and turned around with

He

reddened with tears instantly. “Do you believe what Ms. McKinnon said, Brendan? Why would I say

did not respond to her immediately but he procured a cigarette from his pocket. He asked slowly when the smoke of his cigarette coiled around her, “How did the topic of conversation shift to Ophelia

won’t have any other close family members after getting a divorce. I was trying to express my sympathy for her, so I mentioned Ophelia. Who would have thought that she would have such a huge

since Ophelia passed away. I can’t believe that Ms. McKinnon is still unaware of that. I think that she made up this excuse on purpose because she

well enough to know that Deirdre would not have reacted in that manner if she had been

talk about the matter and hidden it in her

had already faded over the past year. However, it turned out