Resent, Reject, Regret

Chapter 566 Why Did You Call Me That?

Brendan’s fever had kicked up brain fog. He started wrapping his arms around Deirdre’s

waist while an easy, mirthful smile surfaced on his face. He was free and no longer had

to pretend to be a b*stard in a suit.

“I’m hungry, Deirdre.” He cooed between panting. “Can you make me another veggie

spaghetti, like the last time you made me? It was so good! I miss it now.”

Deirdre’s face turned white. What did he mean by ‘the last time?’ Since when had she

ever made him something like that? The last time she did was two years ago! Why would

Brendan suddenly care about it now?

And the way he addressed her, the tone he was using, why did it feel so familiar?

Deirdre felt her entire frame shaking. Her eyes seemed to be trembling in their sockets.

The figure of a man surfaced in her mind against her deepest wishes…

But that was impossible. That was ludicrous! Absurd!

She bit her lips to stay calm. No, whatever she was thinking was absurd, outlandish, and

preposterous. And yet, she could not stop her heart from tightening at the thought.

was becoming a tall

Brendan. “What did you just call

did you

panic in her voice finally shook Brendan out of his

slowly until his vision pooled around the young woman

a blunt force.

to its steely default. “Why the h*lI are

happened

the h*lI are you— Did your fever

were trying to avoid the rain, so we came to stay in this hotel.

fever

and felt chills crawling under his

asked, “Where

subject!” Deirdre exclaimed

deep breaths just to calm down. “Do you

me?”

suddenly stiffened. Then, as though his illness

he

a scowl. ‘You called me

must be hearing

her eyes. “As if it’s easy

As if your tone didn’t change

I’m blind, Brendan, but

emotions in her chest and asked again, “Why did you call

Why was your voice