Resent, Reject, Regret by Aqua Summers

Chapter 161 He Was Angry

Sam replied, “I’m not very sure.”

He was unsure indeed because he had been guarding the door at the time without stepping into the room even for a moment.

“Mr. Brighthall talked to the attending physician for a while in the room and left afterward. Why?”

Deirdre said with a bitter smile, “It has been close to a week since he last came here.”

She had not felt much previously, but the situation was different now. The truth about Bliss’ death had already surfaced, and she wanted to hand the evidence to Brendan so eagerly that she could not wait a moment longer.

Sam furrowed his eyebrows, unable to figure out the situation either. However, he tried to pacify her by saying, “Don’t worry, Ms. McKinnon. It’s possible that the company has been busy.”

Deirdre did not believe him because she knew that Brendan would still find time to visit the comatose Deirdre on the third floor daily even if he was so busy at work. Nothing could stop him from coming if he wanted to.

Besides, it had been a week. He could not be so busy that he’d be occupied for a week, so it was apparent that he was reluctant to come.

a deep breath, wishing that this could continue, but she could not procrastinate anymore, not when the evidence

phone to call

could not bring himself to say no. He dialed the number and passed the phone to Deirdre. Deirdre pressed the phone against her ear and the call was picked up after a while. The man’s attractive

did not sound

manner and said bitterly, “It’s

other end of the line was silent. Perhaps he was considering whether he should hang up. In the

Deirdre asked, “Are you free today? I… I have something that I

anything. You’re the best at getting a man and flirting with him, aren’t you? However, I don’t have the time.

listening to his cruel remarks. Deirdre was used to it

something had happened, but she could not figure out what

said, “Ms. McKinnon, shall I take

offer. Charlene was involved in this case, and Sam’s help with acquiring evidence was already beyond his

be discharged.” She would meet Brendan

too.” Sam did not insist but he advised Deirdre to