Resent, Reject, Regret

Chapter 676 Always Home Late

"Naturally, I'll respect your eventual decision too."

Kyran allowed the woman's scent to calm him down.

When he felt like he had finally gained a semblance of control, he studied the hazy, silvery moonlight from outside, illuminating each strand of her hair, and ran his fingers through them.

"It’s not as grave as you've imagined, but it’s...It’s not good for you.Those people are after me and me alone, yet you get dragged into my problems.I’m sorry.I’m a sorry excuse of aman—"

Deirdre clasped her hand over his lips.She shook her head, her expression sincere.

"Please, don’t ever say something like that to me, Kyran.I know how good you are, better than anyone else in the world.If you’ve somehow brought harm to me, then God knows how much trouble I must have brought you! But here's the thing...I never feel bad for any of it, so you shouldn’t be."

Kyran’s eyes seemed to be trembling.

In the end, he nodded.He lowered his head and began searching for her lips.

Deirdre was flustered.

"Wait! You haven't told me who those people are and why they are...after...you..."

could see her rouge blush in full

though—this was the prime distraction for the conversation to move beyond.He buried his head into the

you don’t worry about it, okay? Take care of yourself and...continue

then, Kyran began to work long hours.He almost only came back during the wee

with the lights on, and

sleep early.Whenever I start becoming busy, it could take me all the way till the next morning to come back, and I’m

used to having the lights on.Besides, it's not like I can see that much anyway.I'll fall asleep whenever I’m tired

look at her with a pained expression,

Charlene’s court trial drew near, Kyran came home later

a day when he

her in advance about it, but Deirdre

her, so she frantically called

minute later,

where Kyran is? It’s going to be morning soon, and he’s still not here.I can’t

me, Miss

Declan replied reassuringly.

right

"With you?"

Deirdre was startled.