Resent, Reject, Regret

Chapter 852 I Need More Time

Brendan sank into silence. Deirdre withdrew her fingers into her palm and turned away.

The journey was a silent one as they drove to the old residence. Since Brendan had informed the Brighthall family entourage beforehand, several maids and domestic workers waited for her arrival.

When Deirdre got out of the car, Brendan said, “There has always been just one person in my heart, and that’s you, Dee. I just need more time.”

He did not stop to visit the house. Instead, he drove away. Deirdre had not even made her way to the living room when

Madame Brighthall appeared and hurried toward her. One of the maids was even calling out to her from behind. “Please, ma’am! It’s cold and windy out here! You should put on more clothes!”

Deirdre stayed where she was, her feet rooted to the ground. Madame Brighthall approached and greeted jovially, “Deirdre, dear, Bren told me you’re coming to stay for two days!”

Brendan had even lied to his mother.

his mother the truth. The older woman gripped her hand tightly and exclaimed, “This is great! This is wonderful. We have everything here. Everything you'll ever need and so

Settling down hardly required much acclimation since Madame Brighthall was completely

example and also

“Pardon my candor, ma’am, but does Mr. Brighthall really like Miss McKinnon? He placed her here while she

when she caught sight

I think Bren’s just too busy with his work. He hasn’t come back here for a really long time, you know? And there are so

chat. Midway through, however, one

came back a different woman altogether. In fact,

“Anything wrong, Madame Brighthall?”

dear. Nothing at all.” Madame Brighthall willed herself to be calm and flashed a smile. “Just some... silly,

decided not to ask at

“Where are you going?”

an old friend of mine. I'll be back around the evening. If you’re bored while I am away, have the maid accompany you in our garden. A

spot on the couch, Deirdre felt the assault of boredom and told the