Resent, Reject, Regret

Chapter 59 Are You Suspecting Me, Brendan?

“How did that happen?” Charlene kept her eyes lowered, a tinge of anger flashing past them. ‘That damned Sterling actually ruined my plan.’

Brendan stared closely at Charlene’s face and said, “The most crucial part is that I assigned Sam to take care of Deirdre initially, yet he was suddenly distracted by someone. On the other hand, the distraction method involved a text message sent to Sam via my phone. My phone was in the office at the time, and you are the only person who was here.”

“Brendan, you… What are you trying to imply?” Charlene’s face turned ghastly pale instantly. “Are you implying that I put Ms. McKinnon in harm’s way?”

Brendan’s fists tightened, but there was no excessive change in his expression. He continued staring at Charlene closely. “I only need to give an answer to Deirdre. She lost her sight in jail, so there would be nothing left of her if she were to lose her voice too.”

“So you’re suspecting that I did it?” Charlene’s eyes reddened with tears. “Yes, I did drop by your office this afternoon indeed, and I left because I didn’t manage to see you. I had no idea where your phone was. In other words, why would I put Ms. McKinnon in harm’s way? Is that how you think of me?!”

reddened. Brendan grew agitated. “I didn’t want to pin this incident

face. She then raised her head as if she

there was someone else in the room

“Who?”

me a glass of water at the time,” Charlene said. “She poured me a glass of water and accidentally splashed

remembered her telling me during our previous conversation that the victim of the motor vehicle accident was her friend. I wonder if she loathes Deirdre and has been

uncertain. Brendan’s expression was extremely unpleasant

pale

do that, Mr. Brighthall! Ciara and I were friends indeed, but we

said through tightly-clenched teeth, “Tell that

away