Resent, Reject, Regret

Chapter 269 Don’t Hate Me

‘You still have me.’

In the past, Deirdre would not have been relieved. Instead, she would have been haunted by Brendan’s remark. However, Deirdre lowered her gaze now and felt her heart, which was sealed in ice, begin to crack slowly.

She actually found Brendan’s remark convincing; perhaps it was due to Ophelia’s presence that her withered heart had been restored. She had found a way to pursue her dream and she was no longer living like a zombie.

Similarly, she would not attach any hope to Brendan, like she had in the past.

She felt that her current life was pretty great. Her mother would return to her when her illness was cured, and she would be working in the meantime. That was already enough for her, and she would be able to leave without feeling any disappointment. and live a life that belonged to her when Brendan was bored of her.

“Hmm.”

She answered nonchalantly in a very soft tone, as if the voice came from her throat. However, Brendan managed to hear her reply, which lasted a brief moment, and his dark eyes were tainted with joy.

‘Did she answer me? Has she responded to my remark?

did not turn a deaf ear to me either. She answered my remark. Does this signify that her heart

chest was burning

head and asked in confusion, “Why are

Am I

answering her question. He exhaled and caressed her hair as he said, “Out of

me. I promise you that I will take care of you

will hurt you again to make up for the pain resulting from Ophelia’s

for a moment for no apparent

chose to squeeze into Deirdre’s bed to sleep

that they were connected. Brendan

alright? The hospital bed is so small that your arm might get hurt accidentally… Would you like me to set up a new cot for

“It’s fine.”

arm was on the other side coincidentally, and she knew that Brendan was a light sleeper. She did not have the courage to move too much, so she kept her upper body stiff as she said, “I’m fine. You don’t need to go to

Deirdre’s remark, dressed Deirdre’s

lay down cautiously and found herself extending her hand toward Brendan. She stopped on his nose bridge before sliding down all the way

person, and that was why she wanted to feel him with her