Resent, Reject, Regret by Aqua Summers

Chapter 124 It’s Only a Matter of Time Before I Toy With You to Death

She took two sips of water before she heard the sound of leisurely footsteps behind her. Charlene said with feigned concern and a smile, “Are you alright, Ms.

McKinnon?”

Deirdre ignored her. When she was done drinking, she followed the wall and walked outside. Charlene raised her voice behind Deirdre as she said, “You’re going to have to talk to me, Ms. McKinnon. Do you think that you can just ignore me when Brendan is not around? If I take offense, I’m going to vent my grievance to Brendan.”

Deirdre clenched her fists tightly when she heard the threatening remark. However, there was nothing she could do because, as would blame her without any hesitation if Charlene were to vent her grievance to him.

She took a deep breath and stopped right before the stairs. She then turned around and asked, “What do you want, Charlene?”

“Not much,” Charlene said leisurely. “I would like to ask you about yesterday’s meal, Ms. McKinnon. Did you like it?”

her anger and said, “Thank you for going to the trouble to cook, but at

How dare you complain about me to Brendan? That was very naive of you, Deirdre. Do you really think you can take my place just because Brendan keeps you close? You’re naive! I only need to make a small amount of effort

situation that had occurred when he had taken her to Night City. The expression on her face remained

around and headed upstairs. Charlene furrowed her

actually so good at putting up with me. She didn’t lose her temper yesterday, and she held back her anger when she was provoked earlier. If this continues, how am

to do, she saw the little puppy run out of

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Deirdre’s legs and rubbed itself

the puppy could lick her face. Charlene narrowed

Deirdre knew

to have that disgusting meal again, so she turned around to return to her room. Brendan removed his jacket and asked, “Where are

“I’m making space for you and Ms. McKinney so you can spend