“Don’t try to put a positive spin on it. The conflict between me and Deirdre has been accumulating over time. Even without you, things would have ended up the same way.”Emily tried to keep a smile on her face. However, her expression turned sour.“Well, you have a great deal of patience. Unless you lost control of your emotions and hurt Ms. McKinnon…?” Emily trailed off as she raised her eyebrows inquisitively.When he heard this, Brendan’s gaze turned fierce and menacing, and he glared at her. He had already drunk a lot and was feeling a bit drunk, but his menacing aura still surprised Emily.“Who told you that?” Brendan reached out and grabbed Emily’s neck without hesitation, warning her in a low voice, “Emily Collins, don’t you know that going too far is offending to certain people? Or do you have a death wish?”Emily’s soft lips trembled as Brendan tightened his grip. Her face turned purple, and she said, “No, I don’t! Didn’t I tell you a long time ago that you’re easily infl
Deirdre’s eyes turned cold, but her expression was sarcastic as she turned around.“I’m not as good at taking care of people as Ms. Collins, so I think it’s better that you do it. After all, you are not only good at it, but you also enjoy it.”She chuckled to herself, but Emily’s smile gradually faded. How could she not understand that Deirdre was mocking her for being so eager to act as a caretaker without even having the proper title?Emily was no pushover, though, and quickly regained her composure. “It’s my fault that Brendan drank too much, and I should be the one taking care of him. But since this isn’t my home, and it’s inconvenient for me to eat and sleep here, I’ll have to trouble you.”“Why would it be inconvenient? If you don’t mind, there are guest rooms upstairs. You’re welcome to stay anytime. But I can’t make that decision alone. I don’t know if Brendan would welcome you here,” Deirdre said, nodding her head in the direction of the second floor.“Well, since Brendan
“Deirdre… Deirdre…”Brendan murmured to himself, greedily inhaling her scent. “Is it you? Have you come to find me?”Deirdre was taken aback. She had not expected this to be yet another ploy of his. While she was annoyed, her disappointment grew deeper.“Brendan Brighthall, let me go!”She struggled desperately, but Brendan’s arms remained immobile as he kept repeating the same words.“Is it you? Have you come to find me… You’ve come to find me… Deirdre…”His breath fell raggedly on her neck, and only then did Deirdre realize that he was truly drunk.“Deirdre… Deirdre…”Brendan repeated her name over and over again, his grip on her tightening, as if he was afraid she would leave him once more.“Don’t leave me. Don’t walk away from me. Don’t abandon me…”Deirdre was startled.She had never intended to abandon him. He was the one who had first cast himself aside.“Brendan, I don’t care if you’re awake or not, let go of me. You’ll never stay this way. This is just someone else
Deirdre didn't have time to think too much. She went upstairs to her room and brought down a blanket. Carefully, she covered the man with it.As she tucked in the corner of the blanket under Brendan’s shoulder, her wrist was suddenly gripped tightly. The force was immense, but Deirdre didn't feel any pain because it happened so suddenly."Brendan? Are you awake?" She lifted her eyelids but froze on the spot. Although she couldn't see Brendan's face or expression clearly, she felt a chilling sensation at that moment. Even worse, it was a familiar feeling."Deirdre?" Brendan held Deirdre's hand and pressed his fingertips into her flesh with a strong warning in his eyes. "How did you get here?"He looked distant and guarded.Deirdre was stunned for a moment. Then, she heard him say, sounding slightly confused, "Aren't you… still in prison?"Deirdre froze. Before she could question him, the grip on her wrist relaxed, and Brendan fell asleep again, letting only the sound of
Deirdre's eyes relaxed. "Okay, fine then."It seemed that yesterday was really a misunderstanding. Perhaps she had recalled that time because he had drunk too much.For some reason, when Brendan thought of Deirdre's attitude, he felt a little flattered, and his eyes revealed a gleam of hope."Deirdre, don't you blame me?" He was cautious. After doing such an unforgivable thing, he thought he would never get Deirdre's response again.When Deirdre came back to her senses, she was naturally upset with Brendan, but she was even more surprised by how out of control he was.While Ophelia was going to the kitchen, she asked, "What were you thinking when you treated me like that on that day? Did your reason tell you to stop? Why did you treat me like that?" She tried to look at Brendan's expression, but her eyes teared up uncontrollably at that moment. Brendan's handsome face turned pale as if Deidre had touched his sore spot. "I'm sorry."Deirdre said urgently, "I don't want your apol
Deirdre moved her soft lips. She wanted to say that as long as Emily was still in between them, they would never be able to smoothly be together. But after thinking about it, she didn't say anything."You should go to the company first. I want to meet your psychologist when I'm free. I want to ask him about your condition."There was a strange look in Brendan's eyes. "Okay. I'll arrange for you two to meet."Deirdre said, "Tomorrow. I want to see your psychologist tomorrow."If it weren't for the fact that it was too last minute and she was worried that the psychologist wouldn't be able to make it, she even wanted to meet the psychologist today, no, now! She wanted to know more about Brendan's condition. Perhaps this was one of the factors behind Brendan's distrust of her."Okay, I'll arrange for you two to meet tomorrow." Brendan wanted to hold her hand but finally gave up. Before receiving treatment, he didn't dare to get close to Deirdre again."I'll leave first." Brendan tidi
Ophelia had always been very kind. In Village Alnwick, she was even so kind that she let others order her around. Even when other people threw their clothes to her for washing, she happily accepted it.Now… Perhaps her mentality had changed?Seeing Deirdre deep in thought with downcast eyes, Ophelia held her hand."Dee, you were already pregnant when I came, so I can only treat Brendan as my son-in-law. If he treats you well, I have no complaints, but look at the current situation." Ophelia's eyes had a complicated look. "He doesn't keep a distance from other women, and he has done many bad things to you. He is not a suitable person for you, can you understand?"Deirdre was stunned for a moment before nodding immediately.Ophelia thought of something. "Sterling is a very good man. I used to treat him like my future son-in-law. He is back now, and you two would be a great match."When Sterling was mentioned suddenly, Deirdre was stunned for a while."Mom..." She said awkwardly,
Brendan looked solemn. "Are you sure that my emotions will no longer get out of control after the counseling?"Emily smiled confidently. "Instead of doubting, Mr. Brighthall, why don't you try it yourself? You'll know then."Brendan was skeptical. Emily lit the incense, which exuded a pungent smell. Especially since the window was closed, Brendan's mood unexpectedly relaxed when he smelled it.Emily took a pocket watch out of her bag and put it in front of Brendan. "Mr. Brighthall, let's start."Brendan fainted, and after an unknown period of time, he gradually woke up. His head was a little heavy, but his body was relaxed."I fell asleep?"Emily was originally sitting far away, but when she heard this, she came over. "Yes, Mr. Brighthall. You were too stressed out and fell asleep quickly during the counseling."Brendan held his forehead. He hadn't slept so soundly for a long time."How long have I been asleep?""Ten hours."Brendan's pupils shrank sharply. Ten hours?He ope