Resent, Reject, Regret by Aqua Summers

Chapter 710 I'll Avenge You

Glenna noticed the coat around Deirdre’s frame and asked, "Hmm. Did you go out with Kyran?"

The way she said it made Deirdre think the young woman must have missed out on Brendan. It was a good thing, too-Deirdre would not know how to explain it otherwise.

It was a good fib, so she took it. "That's right. We were having dinner together today, but he had an emergency halfway through and just had to go. So, I called you."

"Emergency my *ss! He shouldn't even think about leaving someone who has difficulty seeing by the roadside, alone, in the godd*mn night!" Glenna tutted, mildly irritated. "He should count his blessings that I was around. It'd have taken me at least half an hour to reach you if I were at home. That nerve! What if you got into trouble with some local thugs, huh?"

Deirdre smiled. "I'm a grown-up, not a kid. I’ll scream if I get into trouble."

"That's not what I meant! It's Sigh and Sea itself, girl. I'm saying..." Glenna faltered. Failing to find the right words, she gave up. "Uh, never mind. Back to your home?"

"Not tonight," Deirdre declined. There were marks and bruises on herself, and her mental state was too volatile to her own liking. The last thing she wanted was for Kyran to notice anything amiss. "Is there a guest room in your place, Glenna?"

you know how bored I am living all alone? I’ve got like so many spare rooms, and they're all so empty!" She stopped herself. "Wait a minute. Aren't you supposed to go home and

off or if he said anything that rubbed you

no!" Deirdre laughed. "No, Glenna. He told me he was going to be busy until tomorrow night, and being alone at home like that

me tonight! I have just bought two exact sets of new nightgowns, which is perfect! For this occasion!

"O-Okay."

at her home and told her, "I'm going to look for a spot to park my car, so

"Right."

off when Deirdre pulled out her phone. After some mental preparation, she called Kyran. It took him a while to pick up. She could hear a

be walking away from the

around her phone. "Kyran, you aren't home yet,

tops. What's wrong? If you're tired, just go to sleep. If you're hungry, I'll bring something delicious

gentle concern in his phone formed a lump in Deirdre’s throat. She started to sniffle. "I... I'm not going to be home tonight," she replied hesitantly. "This is why I'm calling you. I’m staying at