Resent, Reject, Regret by Aqua Summers

Chapter 852 I Need More Time

Brendan sank into silence. Deirdre withdrew her fingers into her palm and turned away.

The journey was a silent one as they drove to the old residence. Since Brendan had informed the Brighthall family entourage beforehand, several maids and domestic workers waited for her arrival.

When Deirdre got out of the car, Brendan said, "There has always been just one person in my heart, and that's you, Dee. I just need more time."

He did not stop to visit the house. Instead, he drove away.

Deirdre had not even made her way to the living room when Madame Brighthall appeared and hurried toward her. One of the maids was even calling out to her from behind. "Please, ma'am! It's cold and windy out here! You should put on more clothes!"

Deirdre stayed where she was, her feet rooted to the ground.

"Deirdre, dear, Bren told me you're coming to

lied to his

telling his mother the truth. The older woman gripped her hand tightly and exclaimed, "This is great! This is wonderful. We have everything here. Everything you'll ever

much acclimation since Madame Brighthall was completely devoted to making Deirdre feel welcomed and happy. The Brighthall retinue followed the mistress' example

when Deirdre accidentally overheard one of the maids ’ conversation with Madame Brighthall. "Pardon my candor, ma’am, but does Mr. Brighthall really like Miss McKinnon? He placed her here while she is pregnant, for

about to chide the maid when she caught sight of Deirdre by the

maid before quickly explaining, "Oh, Dee, I think Bren's just too busy with his work. He hasn't come back here for a really long time, you know?

that appeared to be the extent of her reaction. "Don't worry, Madame Brighthall. I understand his predicament. I hardly put it to

sighed in relief. She brought the young woman for a chat. Midway through, however, one of the maids

back a different woman altogether. In fact, her hand seemed to

Madame Brighthall?" "N-Nothing, dear. Nothing at all." Madame Brighthall willed herself to be calm and flashed a smile. "Just some... silly, trivial

information, so she decided not to ask at all. After a while, Madame Brighthall suddenly