Chapter 36 Apologize to Charlene She was glad that the kitchen arrangements had not changed. Deirdre poured herself a glass of water and took two gulps quickly before she heard footsteps behind her.
Brendan was home.
Deirdre turned her body in the direction of the door with tense movements. She could sense the manâs gaze, and it caught her off guard. She was properly dressed , yet she could still feel his coldness.
She pulled her clothes tighter without realizing it and heard him ask, âYouâre awake, huh?â
Deirdre braced herself, nodding despite not understanding the nature of his question. She kept her head lowered as she downed the last gulp of water in the glass. Soon, the footsteps approached her and stopped right in front of her. Deirdreâs body turned stiff for a moment when she sensed the manâs touch on her forehead. She pulled back subconsciously, only to discover that he had just touched her forehead for a brief moment.
He was feeling her body temperature. It came as a surprise to her, but a moment later, the manâs remark disappointed her completely.
âIt seems that youâre still alive. Follow me to the hospital later so you can apologize to Charlene.â
Brendan would not leave this matter be. He was in a rush to avenge Charlene as soon as Deirdreâs fever broke.
Deirdre clenched her fists tightly. âI wonâtâ¦â
Her lips were pursed so tightly that they turned white. She would never apologize to the enemy who had indirectly killed her child! âI wonât apologize to her!â Brendanâs dark eyes turned cold, and he grew impatient.â Deirdre, donât try to push my limits. Why wonât you apologize? Do you know that Charlene was in pain throughout the night and only managed to fall asleep earlier?!â
âNo wonder his body is stained with a feminine scent. It turns out that he spent all night accompanying Charlene.
âHe went off to keep his beloved woman company without taking a break after he was done punishing me. He was not willing to waste any time, not even a minute.â
Deirdre pushed her hand against her chest strongly to stop her heart from aching. Soon, she raised her head. âI didnât push her down the stairs. She fell down the stairs by herself. Plus, I went through a hard time when I was her scapegoat , so what if I really did push her down the stairs? Shouldnât she be punished for killing someone in a hit-and-run?!â
The woman spoke in a confident voice. Brendanâs dark eyes turned cold, and he grabbed Deirdre by the throat abruptly, his body pushing close against hers. âStop being unreasonable. If you donât apologize to her, Iâll make Sterling apologize on your behalf. We need to get even anyway!â
He almost had to force out that final remark through tightly-clenched teeth.
Deirdreâs face turned ghastly pale abruptly. âDonât do that, Brendan! This is between us. Itâs none of his business!â
For some unknown reason, Brendan felt anger surging inside his body when he realized that the woman would yield because of Sterling, despite her usual fearlessness. âWhy canât I do that? Deirdre, perhaps youâve forgotten who I am. If I want Sterling dead in Neve, he will not live!â His eyes were glistening with rage. âI thought Sterling thought highly of himself? If thatâs the case, he shall apologize on your behalf!â âNo⦠Donât!â Deirdre panicked and grabbed Brendanâs arm tightly. Sterling was already in deep trouble because of her, so she would never allow herself to implicate him again. Her throat felt parched, and she bit her lower lip tightly.â Arenât you trying to get me to apologize to Charlene?
Sure! I shall apologize to her! If you leave him out of this, I will apologize to Charlene!â
Brendan was stunned for a moment, his face turning ashen with disappointment: The woman who would have rather died in the rain than yield and apologize previously had agreed to apologize easily because of Sterling.
He was not only displeased , but he wished he could kill someone.
Brendan was furious. He would like to see how far Deirdre would go for Sterling. âYouâre going to kneel at the door of Charleneâs room until she forgives you!â.