Resent, Reject, Regret

Chapter 849

Chapter 849 I Can’t Stand a Second of Being Near You

“No, that’s not true," said Brendan, battling his impulse to pull Deirdre into his arms.

He poured his sincerity out as he declared, "I mean it when I say I love you."

Deirdre sneered.

"You really think I’m going to believe you the second time? You're only going to throw another gut punch over and over again! Get away from me, Brendan.I can’t stand a second of breathing the same air you do!"

She gnashed her teeth and descended the stairs hurriedly.

Mrs.Engel, mortified, hurried after her.

Brendan rubbed his brows tiredly.

No matter how accustomed he had grown to the caustic words she said, it still hurt him like a knife sinking into his chest.

Sam was rueful.

"I'm so sorry, Mr.Brighthall! I shouldn’t...I didn’t know she was standing behind the door...I shouldn’t have said that n "It’s not your fault."

Brendan opened his eyes.He felt as though his body was crumbling.

predicted her return at this time, let alone someone like you.The real fault lies with me.I was the one who

matter how convincing that lie was, one

made from mendacity

Sam’s eyes reddened.

shoot yourself to gain information on

Sam.Lying is wrong, that’s that.You can go

and manner

his teeth,

as he bade for time, waiting for Deirdre

called Mrs.Engel, his fingers slightly trembling out

call connected, he heard footsteps echoing from the

reappeared at

mostly the same as before, but her face was visibly tense from

fists and descended the stairs.He reached out to her in an attempt

"Dee?"

marched past him

was Mrs.Engel who explained, "Miss McKinnon was exposed to the winds outside for a

"Gagged?"

Brendan’s eyes twitched.

"Is she okay?"

Mrs.Engel chuckled dryly.

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