Resent, Reject, Regret by Aqua Summers

Chapter 676 Always Home Late

"Naturally, I'll respect your eventual decision too.

Kyran allowed the woman’s scent to calm him down. When he felt like he had finally gained a semblance of control, he studied the hazy, silvery moonlight from outside, illuminating each strand of her hair, and ran his fingers through them. "It's not as grave as you've imagined, but it's... It's not good for you. Those people are after me and me alone, yet you get dragged into my problems. I'm sorry. I'm a sorry excuse of a man-"

Deirdre clasped her hand over his lips. She shook her head, her expression sincere. "Please, don’t ever say something like that to me, Kyran. I know how good you are, better than anyone else in the world. If you've somehow brought harm to me, then God knows how much trouble I must have brought you! But here's the thing... I never feel bad for any of it, so you shouldn't be."

Kyran’s eyes seemed to be trembling. In the end, he nodded. He lowered his head and began searching for her lips.

Deirdre was flustered. "Wait! You haven't told me who those people are and why they are... after... you..."

felt his throat burning with desire. It was more than lust, though-this

words muffled and a little unintelligible. "I'll solve this myself, so you don't worry about it, okay? Take care of

began to work long hours. He almost only came back during the wee hours. Deirdre

the way till the next morning to come back, and

lights on. Besides, it's not like

at her with a pained expression, but

for Charlene’s court trial drew near, Kyran came home later and later. There was

about it, but Deirdre could not get

later, the call connected. She wasted no time asking, "Mr. King! Do you know where Kyran is? It's going to be morning soon, and he's still not here. I can't reach him through his phone, and I'm just so...

me, Miss McKinnon," Declan replied reassuringly. "Don't worry. He's right here with

was startled. "Working