Resent, Reject, Regret

Chapter 648 You're Shaking

Deirdre's mind went blank.

"You know what happened after that, right? Since he had the chance to capture Brendan, Ci llian seized the moment. That was why everyone was trying to stop him from going alone, but he was just doggedly persistent. He was so terrified at the prospect of you getting hurt just because he was late for a second.”

"No, how could this..." Deirdre closed her eyes, quivering. Myriad emotions crashed onto her-at its core, anxiety.

She remembered what he had said when he was in Gillian's house. "So, this is who you think I am? A selfish, cruel man who would abandon you the moment there's danger?"

She remembered what he had said while his life was hanging by a thread as he sat up from his bed. "I’m sorry about the abduction. I should have known better. I should have done more. I honestly don't know how Cillian knew where you are, and for that, I apologize.”

All those words had brought her was burning rage. She had perceived it as Brendan trying to excuse himself with his silver tongue.

but she did not give

felt a mountain's weight crashing onto her chest. She could not breathe.She had misunderstood him. She had really

I know you hate Brendan. He hurt you so much that even I wouldn't be able to forgive him. But he did all he could this time. He didn't sleep a wink for a week, and he let himself be beaten up for you. Did you

Declan sighed.

rang. He picked up, and his expression suddenly turned frigid and severe. "I need

"What happened?" asked Glenna.

way, Miss McKinnon, you

in a rush, leaving the door open. Glenna quickly closed it before giving Deirdre an awkward smile. "Gosh, that was so intense! Everyone's busy and tense. We don't even

wanted to give her a smile, but

have a

right away!" Glenna poured a glass of juice and watched Deirdre down it. As

Was she?