Resent, Reject, Regret

Chapter 802 Is He With You?

Deirdre looked up. “But why would he hide it from him? Do you really think Brendan’s scared of a guy like that?” “Well…” Mrs. Engel faltered.

Deirdre flashed a smile. “I’m going back to bed.”

She turned on her heels and made her way back inside. The reveal did not make her feel anything in particular-instead, it just reminded her how talented Brendan was at acting. She almost bought it and believed that maybe, deep down inside, he did care about her or love her.

Deirdre had only just stepped inside her room when she heard the sound of Mrs.

Engel trying to call Brendan’s phone.

The call never connected.

Two days passed. One day, Deirdre propped the side of her head with her palm and asked, “So… That Mr. Jensen guy came back?” “Like clockwork, that man. He left after learning Mr. Brighthall was not at home, at least.” Mrs. Engel looked unsettled.

“I’ve got a bad feeling about this, Miss McKinnon. He seemed very unstable today. He was still himself two days ago, but today… God, his eyes were beet red. Do you think… Do you think he might have gone crazy?” 2 “If he has, it is still Brendan who made him. It has nothing to do with us,” replied Deirdre.

probably be extra careful

Engel began cleaning up the dishes from their table. “Mr. Brighthall is coming home today, right? Three days, he said. Today’s the

her eyes outside and said

appear even as the night had fallen. Unsurprised, Deirdre finished her dinner and went straight to her room to sleep. By this point,

in a state of grogginess, she heard the sound of the door opening.

her and the weight of his body

sensed the man’s body pushing against hers. Her face turned pale.

with

She could not tell which part of it, but the man suddenly curled

startled. Then, she smelled it-the metallic scent of

“Are you hurt?”

into a cuddle. Shocked, she did not

injury you have, Brendan, you should get it dressed. Mrs. Engel’s just

skipped asking him what had happened since she was sure the man would

began to sniff her his hunger palpable. “I’ll just stay like this