Resent, Reject, Regret by Aqua Summers

Chapter 678 Charlene, Released Without Charge

Deirdre listened to Kyran panting under his breath and laced her fingers with his to comfort him. Casting her eyes to the floor, she asked, “Mr. King, do you know why he drank that much?"

Declan stiffened for a second and flashed her a smile. "I could answer you on other days, but this time, believe me... I have not the slightest clue.

Maybe it was work. Maybe he had a bad day. I actually thought you would know better since you’re his significant other."

Deirdre was hard-pressed for a reply because he was right. She was

Kyran's closest partner-she should have been his confidante. Yet, Kyran seemed to be hiding things from her. Even if she knew it was for her good or for her sake, it pained her to remember just how much Kyran stomached on his own.

And now, after shouldering the burden alone for so long, this happened.

Deirdre exhaled a long sigh and turned to Declan. “It’s getting late, Mr.

King. You should take some rest. I’ll take care of him."

He was already nearing fatigue-she could hear it leaking into his voice even as he joked.

for sure. I’ll still be around, though. Just holler

"Will do."

a basin of hot water in the bathroom and

the towel into the bath and began cleaning Kyran's arms and

meticulous and gingerly, her movement featherlight. She was careful not to wake Kyran up, but he still seemed rather agitated. Then, in a state of groggy delirium, he suddenly locked his fingers with Deirdre's.

to him as soon

"Dee!"

young woman that he had not woken up yet.

chose to answer him.

I'm so

she was already lying on

but feel dismayed at the silence. Still, she steeled herself

Kyran face-to-face, who threw his arms around her before pulling her tightly into

you're still tired, you should go back

arms around him and

gingerly ran his fingers through her hair. "I'm sorry for