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.

calm was becoming

“What did you

quivering. “What did you

finally shook Brendan out of his

pooled around the young woman and her

blunt force. He gripped the

“Why the h*lI are you here, McKinnon?

happened

the h*lI are you— Did your

We were trying to avoid the rain, so we

you got a fever so serious, you

felt chills crawling under his skin.

to himself, he asked, “Where are

change the subject!” Deirdre exclaimed hotly.

down. “Do you remember what you just said

me?”

cool, stoic features suddenly stiffened. Then,

memories, he asked, “What did I

eyebrows scrunched into a scowl. ‘You

‘You must

eyes. “As if it’s easy to

name, with Dee! As if your tone didn’t

yourself! I’m blind, Brendan, but

emotions in her chest

that name? Why was your voice like