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?”

her eyes. “Don’t ever tell anyone my

name?” Something larger than confusion

“Why?”

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

‘You’re talking

had to bet on a believable lie to save herself. “It’s… It’s my boyfriend. He did something by accident and incurred Brendan’s wrath. It was a business

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… he will find out about my

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

wanted to try gaining sympathy from others through her disability, but right now, she did

person at her core-and now her innate kindness, combined with her personal affection for

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 voice and

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

today? I… I need

“Alright.”

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