Resent, Reject, Regret

Chapter 260 A Surprise For You

Looking at Deirdre, the doctor suddenly understood why Brendan was so encouraging.

Brendan himself did not seem overly emotive, but a closer inspection of his eyes revealed thawed frost and an almost shy smile blooming beneath. “Yeah. I believe you.”

Dr. Ginger read the room and knew it was time for him to go.

Deirdre went to search for the wooden music sheet upstairs. Halfway through, she stopped on the stairs, turned around, and declared, “For your information, Brendan, there is nothing going on between me and Mr. Carlson. Not today, not tomorrow.. and not ever!”

She let the handrail lead her back to her room. Behind her, Brendan’s handsome features seemed to soften into a fluffier imitation of themselves under the house’s gentle lighting.

Was this her definitive denial of his accusation?

This was the same woman who would make a conscious effort to spare him as few words as possible, but now… Look at how cute she was being, trying to explain herself!

next morning. She needed time to practice the scores on her wood-carved music sheet, so she placed her good

door suddenly opened. A grinning Maeve walked in, teasing

unwilling to set it down completely.” What’s up,

explain it and ruin the surprise for you, sweetie. You’re gonna have to see for

by the rail, and stopped by the living

startled. Her finger pushed against the surface and it caved

her hand… resting on piano

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sitting right there. Gave me a good fright, I swear! I bet it costs a lot too, doesn’t it?” Sawyer, the designated grunt tasked to move the piano into the house, chuckled.” More than $30,000, ma’am. Rather premium quality, too. Mr. Brighthall made it really

by the staggering price. She doubted the piano

The man scratched his head and wondered aloud, “Sorry-return it? You mean… you don’t like it? Well,

head, her voice hushed. “It’s too expensive

Mr. Brighthall’s