Resent, Reject, Regret by Aqua Summers

Chapter 260 A Surprise For You

Looking at Deirdre, the doctor suddenly understood why Brendan was so encouraging.

Brendan himself did not seem overly emotive, but a closer inspection of his eyes revealed thawed frost and an almost shy smile blooming beneath. “Yeah. I believe you.”

Dr. Ginger read the room and knew it was time for him to go.

Deirdre went to search for the wooden music sheet upstairs. Halfway through, she stopped on the stairs, turned around, and declared, “For your information, Brendan, there is nothing going on between me and Mr. Carlson. Not today, not tomorrow.. and not ever!”

She let the handrail lead her back to her room. Behind her, Brendan’s handsome features seemed to soften into a fluffier imitation of themselves under the house’s gentle lighting.

Was this her definitive denial of his accusation?

This was the same woman who would make a conscious effort to spare him as few words as possible, but now… Look at how cute she was being, trying to explain herself!

woke up early the next morning. She needed time to practice the scores on her wood–carved music sheet, so she placed her good hand on her desk and imagined piano keys under her fluttering

Maeve walked in, teasing her. “Dee Dee, come on!

the sheet book but found herself unwilling to set it down completely.” What’s

it and ruin the surprise for you, sweetie. You’re gonna

led by the rail, and stopped by the living room. Maeve guided her hand to

surface and it caved

her hand… resting

a good fright, I swear! I bet it costs a lot too, doesn’t it?” Sawyer, the designated grunt tasked to move the piano into the house, chuckled.” More than $30,000, ma’am. Rather premium quality, too. Mr. Brighthall made it really clear, though: He didn’t care how much it cost as long as Miss McKinnon liked it! So, how does it feel, Miss McKinnon?

a daze by the staggering price. She doubted the piano at her workplace was worth that much. “Can we

and wondered aloud, “Sorry–return it? You mean… you don’t like it?

expensive

Brighthall’s wish,