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.

himself, but she did not give him

her chest. She could not breathe.She

a wink for a week, and he let himself be

Declan sighed.

then that his phone rang. He picked up, and his expression suddenly turned frigid and severe.

"What happened?" asked Glenna.

don't worry. I'm just needed elsewhere. Either way, Miss McKinnon, you should take a good night's rest. As for Brendan... Well, go see

out 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

wanted to give her a smile,

have a glass

juice and watched Deirdre down it. As soon as she set it

Was she?