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.

jovially, "Deirdre, dear, Bren told me

had even lied to

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 need

two days. Settling down hardly required much acclimation since Madame Brighthall was completely devoted to making Deirdre feel welcomed and happy. The Brighthall retinue followed the mistress' example and also kept any

Madame Brighthall. "Pardon my candor, ma’am, but does Mr. Brighthall really like Miss McKinnon? He placed her here while she is pregnant, for two days without ever coming to visit her. He never even called her once! If I’m

chide the maid when she caught sight of Deirdre by the

immediately shadowed her features. She shot a glare at the maid before quickly explaining, "Oh, Dee, I think Bren's just too busy with his work. He

that appeared to be the extent of her reaction. "Don't worry,

relief. She brought the young woman for a chat. Midway through,

back a different woman altogether. In fact,

all." Madame Brighthall willed herself to

decided not to ask at all. After a while, Madame Brighthall suddenly declared she had somewhere