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.

something bad

asking for more. The man shared a very complicated relationship with his sister-in-law,

who can help me when I'm in a bind, the sort of person my brother would rather not offend. The only person who fits the bill is Brendan

Deirdre could not help

but even if he could make

'Why not?"

that I’m plotting something. It's

an even bigger knot than she had

I feel like an idiot for misunderstanding

I were you, too, so I’m not offended. Honestly, I'm more interested to know why you’re the one answering Brendan's phone. It's

so yesterday, we met up to discuss it. Then a massive downpour happened,

I believe in your character. It's a good thing you're nearby. You can pass him a message and tell him I called

all, really. I’m

"Okay."