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

“Bren…”

yourself.” Brendan stopped walking and turned

He

Brendan? Why would I say that she would end up just like her mother? It’s

a cigarette from his pocket. He asked slowly when the smoke of his cigarette coiled around

full speed, trying to come up with something. She explained with teary eyes, “That’s because Ms. McKinnon 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

long time since Ophelia passed away. I can’t believe that Ms. McKinnon is still unaware of that. I think that she

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

matter

the memory of that had already faded over the past year. However, it turned out that Sterling had kept that information from her. If Deirdre found out