Resent Reject Regret by Aqua Summers novel Chapter 245

Chapter 245 In Conflict

Brendan’s body tensed up without him realizing it. It had always bothered him that Deirdre might discover the truth, so he immediately inquired, “Where is she? Is she still suspicious?”

Maeve shook her head and raised her calloused hands. “I’m lucky that I prepared in advance and dispelled Ms. McKinnon’s doubts at once.”

“Great then.” Brendan’s expression was gloomy. “It is apparent that something happened while you were in the changing room. It’s highly possible that some loudmouth talked to her, and I’ll look into this matter. Just do your part of the job.”

“Alright.” Maeve was sensible enough to get ready to leave.

“Hold on.” Brendan called out to Maeve. He furrowed his eyebrows and said, “Were you by Deirdre’s side at all times while she bought the gifts?”

“Yes. How can I help, Mr. Brighthall?”

“Did she purchase anything else other than gifts for Sam and Dr. Ginger?”

Maeve pondered it for a while before she said in frustration, “I don’t remember so well. I remember walking away for a short while during the payment process. However, there were only two items in Ms. McKinnon’s hands at the time. I suppose those were the two gifts for the two individuals.”

Brendan’s expression turned solemn. “Understood.”

In the next two days, even Maeve could feel that the ambiance in the villa was rather

strange.

The relationship between Brendan and Deirdre grew more distant. They would greet each other in the morning, and then Brendan would leave the house without talking much. He returned home when it was very late.

It felt like they were a young couple in conflict.

Once, while they were eating out, Maeve could not help asking, “Deirdre, I hope you don’t mind me asking, but did something unpleasant happen between Brendan?”

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Deirdre’s movements halted to a stop, and she avoided her mother’s gaze in a haste. “No… Nothing…”