Resent, Reject, Regret by Aqua Summers

Chapter 677 It’s Like He’s Changed ‘The sky isn't bright yet, so I'm not going to bet on any cabs. Besides, letting a young lady take a cab alone at this time is dangerous, so I'll just have Fionn drive you. He’s with me, after all."

Deirdre appreciated it immensely. 'Thank you.”

"Don't be, Miss McKinnon. I’m doing this not just because you're my friend's girl but because I admire you for your character and charm. I think we're more than just someone who knows each other because of Kyran, right? We are friends, period. So we help each other out and skip saying thanks all the time. It's what friends do," he replied, laughing.

Deirdre felt warmth in her heart. What he said relieved her from feeling like a burden and allowed her the peace of mind to accept his help. "If you say so, Declan. I'll take full advantage, then!"

"Ha! Now that's the spirit!" Declan joked. "Fionn’s on his way. It should take him about half an hour. Just wait for him."

Deirdre immediately changed into her casual wear and gathered fresh clothing for Kyran. She was worried that the man would be so sick that he vomited all over himself and had no new clothes to change into.

Fionn knocked on her door. She opened it, greeted him, and still felt a tinge of guilt. "I'm so sorry, Mr. Fox. You have to drive in the dead of night to escort

"No, Miss McKinnon. There really isn't anything to be sorry about! Mr. King and I have both decided

nodded and got into his car. 'The business in Alnwick...

of work, but someone has to supervise the construction and be there on-site. A lot of its minor things are being

Kyran

this, so he supplied her with a non-answer,

did he have to drink? Was it a social event

wouldn't know about that since I just returned from Alnwick when Mr. Reed was already drunk. Still, I don’t think you need to fret too much about it, Miss McKinnon. Mr. Reed is a grown-up who knows what he's doing, so I bet he has some good reasons to drink too. Once he sobers up and

let the questions drop.