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.

returned to Eastgene, my sister-in-law talked to me in private. She told me something bad will happen to me during the upcoming party. I was about

eyebrows. She understood why 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

it important to warn me, then whatever's gonna happen at that party has to be big. I need someone who can help me when I'm in a bind, the sort of person my brother would rather not offend.

Deirdre could not help but ask,

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

'Why not?"

that I’m plotting

an even bigger knot than she

like an idiot

were you, too, so I’m not offended. Honestly,

up to discuss it. Then a massive downpour happened, and we had no choice but to rest up in a hotel for the

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

I’m heading

"Okay."