Resent, Reject, Regret by Aqua Summers

Chapter 849 I Can't Stand a Second of Being Near You

"No, that's not true," said Brendan, battling his impulse to pull Deirdre into his arms. He poured his sincerity out as he declared, "I mean it when I say I love you."

Deirdre sneered. 'You really think I’m going to believe you the second time? You're only going to throw another gut punch over and over again! Get away from me, Brendan. I can't stand a second of breathing the same air you do!"

She gnashed her teeth and descended the stairs hurriedly.

Mrs. Engel, mortified, hurried after her.

Brendan rubbed his brows tiredly. No matter how accustomed he had grown to the caustic words she said, it still hurt him like a knife sinking into his chest.

didn't know she was standing behind the door... I shouldn't have said that..." "It's not your fault." Brendan opened his eyes. He felt as though his body was crumbling. "Even I couldn't have predicted her return at this time, let alone someone like you. The real

convincing that lie was, one day, someone would still find out the truth. Any gains

to gain information on Ophelia McKinnon, even though you could just bide your time!" "It's enough, Sam. Lying is wrong,

manner clearly brooked no

of cigarettes as he bade for time, waiting for Deirdre to calm down

heard footsteps echoing

was visibly tense from being exposed to the nipping wind outside. Brendan clenched his fists and descended the stairs.

scowl and marched past him before ascending the

was Mrs. Engel who explained, "Miss McKinnon was exposed to the winds outside for a while and got a little sick. She gagged for a bit. We should let her rest." "Gagged?"

dryly. "She's fine. It's just another typical behavior a pregnant woman might show. Her emotional

have troubled