Resent, Reject, Regret

Chapter 569 Troubles

“I know I called him Bren, but it was just a ploy to ingratiate myself with him. It happens

when you really need someone’s help. You can’t sound like a belligerent *ss.

“You remember what I said just now, right? I asked him if he still holds a grudge against

me. That’s really the crux of our disagreement. I hated his guts, so I left. I didn’t try to

explain myself or resolve any conflict between us, which caused him to resent me even

more. I even thought he hung up on me because he refused to help me.”

Deirdre was nailed to her spot. She did remember the words Declan had used. If she

was right about Brendan and Declan’s relationship, then the latter would not have said

something like, “are you still holding a grudge”, would he?

Her expression relaxed. Pressing her lips tight, she asked, “So… you’re in a bind, huh?”

“Yeah.”

“Is it… serious?” asked Deirdre, concerned. Anything that could make Declan ask

Brendan for help must be some grim affair.

He was silent for a moment before finally answering, “A day after I returned to Eastgene,

She told me something bad will

about to ask for

idea what

see.” Deirdre furrowed her eyebrows.

more. The man shared a very complicated relationship with his sister-inlaw, so both of them had

possible.

finds it important to warn me, then whatever’s gonna happen at that

big. I need someone who can help me when I’m in a

offend. The only person who fits the bill is

“What about Kyran?” Deirdre could not help but ask,

being abroad at the

if he could make it in time for the

‘Why not?”

will notice and instantly know that I’m plotting something.

different from tipping him off to stay

Deirdre sank into silence. The Kings had an

envisioned.

like an idiot for

have done the same if I

Honestly, I’m more interested to know why you’re

Brendan’s phone. It’s

sudden pivot to another subject made Deirdre grimace. “I…

to discuss it. Then a massive downpour happened, and

rest up

chuckle, but he sounded weary.