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.

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 much more! J should brew

hardly required much acclimation since

mistress’ example and also kept any less polite

her here while she is pregnant, for two days without ever coming

Brighthall was about to chide the maid when she caught sight of

know? And there are so many things pending his decision” Deirdre gave a faint smile, though that appeared to be the extent of

Midway through, however, one of the maids interrupted them to talk

fact, her

“Anything wrong, Madame Brighthall?”

all.” Madame Brighthall willed herself to be calm and flashed a smile. “Just

she was holding back information, so she decided not to ask at all. After a while, Madame Brighthall

“Where are you going?”

the evening. If you’re bored while I am away, have the maid accompany you in our garden. A

off almost a little too eagerly. From her spot on the