Resent, Reject, Regret

Chapter 680

Chapter 680 An Alternative Explanation

"I’m all ears, sister! Just say the word!"

Deirdre leveled a grateful gaze at her.

"I need you to investigate something."

"This is it.The address points to this unit,"

Glenna said as she checked the note in her hand, comparing it to the placard reading ‘ 604’ on its door.

"Should we knock?"

Deirdre nodded.

"Let’s go."

Glenna knocked.

A while later, they heard footsteps and a woman’s answer.

"Coming!"

The door was pulled open the next second.

Maeve was still remarking to herself, "I didn’t expect you to be home so soon! Is it the semester br—"

She faltered.

tell that Maeve must look startled and taken aback Maintaining her

Maeve stepped aside.

Deirdre strode inside.

managed to make out a crowded, small interior, hinting at her

a lot

had not had the time to rent a bigger,

expected them and was

drink? I’ve got

"No need."

attention back to the older woman.She was not there

just go straight to the point, so let me cut to the chase.How much money did

"Money?"

chuckling mirthlessly

sound like

hear self-deprecation in her reply and felt a sting in

She closed her eyes.

point in a race to

what did she threaten you

sank into

"She...didn't."

Deirdre was startled.

or talked to her on any of the days leading up to her trial.She wasn’t the one who convinced

Deirdre’s eyes trembled.

"Then why!?" she snarled.

be present on the day of the trial! Why did

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