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.

must look startled and taken aback Maintaining her composure, Deirdre asked,

Maeve stepped aside.

Deirdre strode inside.

crowded, small interior, hinting at her the older woman’s lackluster

received a lot

was so recent she had not had the time to rent a bigger, comfier room

have expected them and was even

to drink? I’ve got

"No need."

the older woman.She was not there

straight to the point, so let me cut to the chase.How much money did Charlene give

"Money?"

before chuckling mirthlessly to

sound like something

her reply and felt a sting in

She closed her eyes.

point in

did

into momentary

"She...didn't."

Deirdre was startled.

Charlene or talked to her on any of the days leading up

Deirdre’s eyes trembled.

"Then why!?" she snarled.

for her crime! If you never wanted to help, then just don’t be present on the day of the trial! Why did you have

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