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,

in private. She told

upcoming party. I was about to

idea what will

see.” Deirdre furrowed her eyebrows. She understood why

from asking for more. The man shared a very complicated relationship with his sister-inlaw, so both of them had a vested interest in avoiding any suspicion or rumor

possible.

warn me, then whatever’s gonna happen

can help me when I’m in a

brother would rather not offend. The only person who fits the

not help

abroad at the moment

could make it in time for the party, he can’t

‘Why not?”

and instantly

different from tipping him off to

Kings had

envisioned.

“God, I feel like

the same if I were

more interested to know why you’re the

It’s morning now,

sudden pivot to another subject made Deirdre grimace. “I… I’m not legally

met up to discuss it. Then a massive downpour

rest up in

He let out a chuckle, but he