Resent, Reject, Regret by Aqua Summers

Chapter 569 Troubles

"I know I called him Bren, but it was just a ploy to ingratiate myself with him. It happens when you really need someone's help. You can't sound like a belligerent *ss.

"You remember what I said just now, right? I asked him if he still holds a grudge against me. That's really the crux of our disagreement. I hated his guts, so I left. I didn't try to explain myself or resolve any conflict between us, which caused him to resent me even more. I even thought he hung up on me because he refused to help me."

Deirdre was nailed to her spot. She did remember the words Declan had used. If she was right about Brendan and Declan's relationship, then the latter would not have said something like, "are you still holding a grudge", would he?

Her expression relaxed. Pressing her lips tight, she asked, "So... you’re in a bind, huh?"

"Yeah."

"Is it... serious?" asked Deirdre, concerned. Anything that could make Declan ask Brendan for help must be some grim affair.

sister-in-law talked to me in private. She told me something bad

Declan stopped himself from asking for more. The man shared a very complicated relationship with his sister-in-law, so both of them had a vested interest in avoiding any suspicion or

whatever's gonna happen at that party has to be big. I need someone who can help me when I'm in a

could not help

at the moment is certainly a limitation, but even if he could make it in time for the party, he

'Why not?"

know that I’m plotting something. It's no different from tipping

had an even bigger

feel like an idiot

I would have done the same if I were you, too, so I’m not offended. Honestly, I'm more interested to know why you’re the

met up to discuss it. Then a massive downpour happened, and we had no choice but to rest

have to worry, Miss McKinnon. I believe in your character. It's a good thing you're nearby.

really. I’m

"Okay."