Resent, Reject, Regret by Aqua Summers

Chapter 798 I Will Only Hate You More

All of a sudden, Brendan's dark eyes glistened for a brief moment before dimming again. "How did he die?"

Sam was overwhelmed with emotions. "He got into a conflict with someone on the street, and he was..."

Brendan furrowed his eyebrows and fell silent.

Sam was a close acquaintance of Steven, so he was having trouble accepting the situation. "How did that happen so suddenly? Steven would never get into a fight so easily in view of his personality. In addition, he was living abroad, so he should be more vigilant and cautious. How did that..."

Brendan did not speak, but his dark eyes were glistening with emotions. After a while, he said, "Noted. You may leave first."

Sam nodded and headed outside.

Brendan continued to read the documents, but he was distracted. He lit a cigarette and then put it out again, his dark eyes tainted with shock.

'Dead... How did he die at such a coincidental time?'

Steven was living well abroad initially, and when Brendan wanted to inquire him about the prison situation, Steven got into a mishap soon afterward. It felt as if someone was trying to cover up a secret.

his fists

back in that year because he knew very well that Steven would not be able to hide his tricks perfectly. He was supposed to know if anything bad were to happen to Deirdre

Unless...

thought of something, and his dark eyes

in the living room was on. He opened the door to find

"Where's Deirdre?"

Brighthall is tired and is resting upstairs.” Mrs. Engel took Brendan’s jacket and noticed something.

Brighthall?"

"Hmm, a little."

you to drink during social activities for work. Shall I prepare a hangover remedy for

and I'll be fine after resting for a

"Sure."

and opened the door to the room. He found Deirdre on the bed, and she really was sound asleep. Her breathing was slow and even, but her body was curled up due to her lack of security, forming a small bulge

and the sight of her calm, sleeping face enlivened his cold heart. He could not take his

the next moment, Deirdre opened her eyes

did I wake you