Resent, Reject, Regret

Chapter 917 Do I Have to Lie to You?

Feeling refreshed after using the women’s bath gel, Brendan held and embraced Deirdre in his arms. Seeking compliments, he asked, “Am I still smelly this time?” “Yes,” said Deirdre bluntly and stubbornly. “Please don’t come into my room at this time. I don’t want to handle the trouble when Charlene comes looking for you.”

Upon sensing something, Brendan lifted Deirdre’s chin with his fingertips, stared at her facial expression, and pondered. “Are you angry?” “It’s just an act. Why should I be angry?” replied Deirdre rather embarrassedly.

“In that case, why am I feeling that you are as jealous as a cat?” Brendan chuckled.

“You have been overthinking. I just find it bothersome-” murmured Deirdre.

But before she could finish her words, Brendan’s lips met hers. Their breaths were mixed up and messy. When they were done, Brendan said,” Deirdre, if only you could somewhat harden your heart.” “What do you mean?” asked Deirdre, looking pale.

between Charlene and me,” Brendan said

been under the impression she

care about who Brendan slept with, but she cared whether

thought Brendan couldn’t easily fool Charlene

Brendan was doing was to fool Charlene, she still

fool. I can tell whether you two did it by just listening to her and whether she feels guilty. Since the two of you are together, is there a need to lie? Or are you treating

and was getting angry. She pushed herself away

His eyes were smiling as he explained,” Do you think I need to lie to you? Charlene truly thinks we did it, but that’s only because she thought the

was startled and contemplated

recognize the man she was with when she wasn’t drunk?” “Because something was burned in the room. Smelling it for a long time would make one thirsty and confused. After I had her turn off the lights, the person hidden under the bed switched