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.

I’m not going to pass up that offer, that’s for sure. I’ll still be around, though. Just holler if you're tired and

"Will do."

the room as Deirdre released her grip. She drew a basin of hot water

the bath and began cleaning Kyran's

he still seemed rather agitated. Then, in a state of groggy

close to him as soon as she

"Dee!"

answer and doggedly repeated her name, cluing the young woman that he had not woken up yet. He was just sleeptalking through what was likely

to

so sorry."

was morning already. Opening her eyes, she realized she was already lying on the bed and changed into comfortable

at the silence. Still, she steeled herself and climbed out

his

up already? If you're still tired, you should go

she cried out instead, tightening her arms around him and gripping a fistful of his shirt with all

her hair. "I'm sorry for worrying