Resent, Reject, Regret

Chapter 776

Chapter 776 The Lead on Deirdre-Where Is It?

Julia felt both shock and worry roll into one. She lurched and helped her up, demanding, “What’s wrong, Deirdre? Why were you hiding in the closet? And God, why are you shaking so much!?”

Deirdre’s lashes were quivering. She desperately sought her voice, and when it finally came out like a leaky whisper, she exhaled, “I’m… fine…”

“Miss me with that bullsh*t!

You look like you’ve seen a ghost!”

Deirdre sputtered out a dry laugh. It was as if she had a brush with Death itself-and for now, she lived.

“I’m fine, really. I… I just need a favor. Please, Julia.”

“W-What kind of favor?”

closed her eyes. “Don’t ever tell anyone

name?” Something larger than confusion and questioning loomed over

“Why?”

so Deirdre simply replied under her breath, “I know you’re a good kid at heart, Julia, but there are some things I can’t tell you. What I can say is that I’m not a bad guy and haven’t committed any crime. I just can’t let other people

talking about…

knew she had to bet on a believable lie to save herself. “It’s… It’s my boyfriend.

Someone set my boyfriend up and threw a wrench into his deal with Brendan. Things got so heated up it left us no choice but to run to Surstate. But Brendan… he came after us! If he finds out about me…

something happens to my boyfriend, I… I won’t be able to live

had never wanted to try gaining sympathy from others through her

innate kindness, combined with her personal affection for Deirdre, compelled her to help. She could not bear to leave Deirdre alone and helpless, so

won’t tell him your name even if he asks,” she promised. Then, as her mind raced back to the strange, almost obsessive attitude Brendan displayed, she lowered her

okay. You’ve done a lot with just that.” Deirdre took a

today? I… I need to talk to

“Alright.”

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