Resent Reject Regret by Aqua Summers novel Chapter 609

Chapter 609 You'll Be A Great Mother

"My mother-in-law hated it. She was very livid and told the gardener to uproot the entire bed. She didn't instruct them to replace the flowers, though, so no one dared to do anything about it,” explained Laura. “After that, it just... stays barren.”

No sooner after she finished, the trio heard the sound of a baby crying. Laura quickly rushed ahead of them into the living room.

“Rose was Declan’'s mother's name. It was also her favorite flower, so she used to plant rows and rows of rose beds in the garden. So, the first thing anyone would think about when they look at the roses would be her,” said Brendan, picking up the explanation Laura left off.

Deirdre was stunned. "So that's why," she muttered. "I still can't believe the matron of a powerful, elite family could not even stomach the sight of some harmless roses, though.”

Brendan snickered. “If she had a bigger heart, Declan’s mother wouldn't have died.”

“Excuse me?"

“Nothing. We're here.”

Brendan held Deirdre’s hand and led her to the living room, where Laura was still trying to pacify a crying toddler. Seeing the two of them, she flashed them an apologetic smile. "God, I’m sorry! Joy's so young and, well, we don’t have anyone to help us care for her today, so I have to bring her with me so that she won't hurt herself when she’s alone. Really sorry for the inconvenience."

"It's nothing at all,” replied Deirdre. "Is Joy your daughter?"

Yes." Laura's expression darkened. "My father-in-law named her. He said... her birth would bring the family joy."

Deirdre stiffened for a moment and changed the subject. "How old is she?"

"Half a year old.”

She crouched and held the baby’s gaze. "Hello, sweetie! Why the pouty- pout face, hmm?”

Joy stared at her and suddenly broke out a smile, showing her uneven teeth and a drop of drool at the corner of her lips.

Laura was amazed. “Wow! Joy doesn't usually get near any strangers, but she seems to really like you, Miss McKinnon!”

“Really?” Deirdre’s eyes softened. What a regret, not to be able to see Joy's smile. She reached out to her and asked, "May I carry her?"