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.

has happened between Charlene and me,” Brendan said instead of

of confusion flashed across Deirdre’s eyes. She had been under the impression she

about who Brendan slept with, but she cared whether Brendan had done it with

couldn’t easily fool Charlene because of the latter’s

doing was to fool Charlene,

her and whether she feels guilty. Since the two of you are together, is

hated being deceived and was getting angry. She pushed herself away from

I need to lie to

was startled and

not 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 places with me. Because