Resent Reject Regret By Aqua Summers Chapter 569
Chapter 569 Troubles
“I know I called him Bren, but it was just a ploy to ingratiate myself with him. It happens
when you really need someone’s help. You can’t sound like a belligerent *ss.
“You remember what I said just now, right? I asked him if he still holds a grudge against
me. That’s really the crux of our disagreement. I hated his guts, so I left. I didn’t try to
exin myself or resolve any conflict between us, which caused him to resent me even
more. I even thought he hung up on me because he refused to help me.”
Deirdre was nailed to her spot. She did remember the words Den had used. If she
was right about Brendan and Den’s rtionship, then thetter would not have said
something like, “are you still holding a grudge”, would he?
Her expression rxed. Pressing her lips tight, she asked, “So… you’re in a bind, huh?”
“Yeah.”
“Is it… serious?” asked Deirdre, concerned. Anything that could make Den ask
Brendan for help must be some grim affair.
He was silent for a moment before finally answering, “A day after I returned to Eastgene,
my sister-inw talked to me in private. She told me something bad will happen to me
during the uing party. I was about to ask for details when my brother appeared, so I
have no idea what will happen.”
“I see.” Deirdre furrowed her eyebrows. She understood why Den stopped himself
from asking for more. The man shared a veryplicated rtionship with his sister-iw, so both of
them had a vested interest in avoiding any suspicion or rumor as much as
possible.
“But if she finds it important to warn me, then whatever’s gonna happen at that party has
to be big. I need someone who can help me when I’m in a bind, the sort of person my
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brother would rather not offend. The only person who fits the bill is Brendan Brighthall.”
“What about Kyran?” Deirdre could not help but ask, “Can’t he help?”
Den chuckled softly. “Him being abroad at the moment is certainly a limitation, but
even if he could make it in time for the party, he can’t rear his head.”
‘Why not?”
“Because my brother will notice and instantly know that I’m plotting something. It’s no
different from tipping him off to stay alert.”
Deirdre sank into silence. The Kings had an even bigger knot than she had previously
envisioned.
“God, I feel like an idiot for misunderstanding you.”
Denughed dryly. “Nah. I would have done the same if I were you, too, so I’m not
offended. Honestly, I’m more interested to know why you’re the one answering
Brendan’s phone. It’s morning now, right?”
His sudden pivot to another subject made Deirdre grimace. “I… I’m not legally divorced
yet, so yesterday, we met up to discuss it. Then a massive downpour happened, and we
had no choice but to rest up in a hotel for the time being.”
“Huh?” He let out a chuckle, but he sounded weary. “You don’t have to worry, Miss
McKinnon. I believe in your character. It’s a good thing you’re nearby. You can pass him
a message and tell him I called after he’s awake.
‘That’s all, really. I’m heading for a rest.”
“Okay.”
The call ended.
Deirdre could not help but think about how the birthday party in Eastgene had cost
Den an entire night of sleep. ‘The troubles that havetched onto him sound so
grave… What if Brendan still refuses to help?’
She set the phone down. Suddenly, someone knocked on the door. Deirdre made her
way to it, but instead of opening it immediately, she asked,”
Who’s this?”
“Good morning, ma’am. I’m fromst night. I was just wondering whether your friend’s
fever has gotten better. Does he still need an ambnce?”
Deirdre recognized her voice. “Give me a moment!”
She felt her way to the couch and ced her hand on Brendan’s forehead.
It was still hot to the touch, butpared to what it wasst night, it was clear he was
getting much better.