Resent, Reject, Regret

Chapter 56 All Because of Her

He stood at the door as he watched Deirdre gulp down half a glass of water slowly, his expression icy. Sterling wiped away her sweat for her, and the sight of them. moving in such harmony made Brendan clench his fists so tightly that his knuckles turned white.

He was agitated by how natural the ambiance between Deirdre and Sterling felt. It made him feel as if he was the outsider who had ruined their harmonious

relationship!

“How’s your throat?”

Deirdre finished her drink while Sterling took the empty glass. Concerned, he asked, ” Do you feel better? Has the pain eased up?”

Deirdre licked her lips. Her throat had been burning earlier, yet the pain was relieved substantially after she drank half a glass of cold water. She nodded soon. “Much better.”

voice was still hoarse. Every word she said was painful, yet she still made

as if he knew that Deirdre would take all the blame again. Soon, he gave her a faint smile and said, “It’s good timing, though. The Fullers are busy dealing

tightly and felt her chest burning with pain. ” What about your reputation? What about your future? The Fullers won’t

ordeal.” Sterling was. unbothered. “Besides, despite this incident, I’m still working

her throat hurt even more. She held the

chosen to run a clinic in the city slums

could be living a better life with his current capabilities!

down, Deirdre! You can’t speak loudly yet given your throat’s condition!” Sterling grew anxious and stretched out his arm in an attempt to wipe away

A pair of arms suddenly extended from behind him and

turned around to see Brendan, whose face was green from anger. He flung away Sterling’s hand, his dark eyes glistening with suppressed anger. “It’s time for you to leave after chatting for

sneered. “I will leave, but I’m taking Deirdre with me! She would have already lost her voice by now had I not shown up on time. She wouldn’t have been able to speak again. How can I possibly leave her with you and feel