"Behaving like a different person?" Brendan recalled and said, "Our interaction was fine. He didn't seem like a changed person, but if I were to pinpoint the change, he cares way more for Laura than before, perhaps because they are getting married."Deirdre had mixed feelings. Afterward, Brendan took her with him to socialize with others and addressed him as his wife when he introduced her. Deirdre did not refute but devoted her full attention to the wedding venue. At long last, it was time for Declan to wait for his wife to walk down the aisle. Perhaps they wanted a simple ceremony. Declan did not even have a wedding officiant at the scene, but only music played in the background. Laura wore a wedding gown, walked down the aisle from the dressing room to the arbor across the carpeted floor, and exchanged vows with Declan.Deirdre's palms were sweaty. Music was playing in the background, and Laura was walking out of the dressing room, yet there was still no commotion at the ent
"Don't say that. We can have a wedding any time. Even if we don't do it today, we can still have it tomorrow. The safety of you and Brendan's baby is more important than anything else."Declan spoke in a righteous tone and was not bothered by Deirdre's disturbance at all. On the contrary, he was asking if a doctor was at the scene. Deirdre felt strange in her heart because Declan was behaving like a normal person. Why was he acting not like himself when he was with Glenna?The guests at the scene were growing impatient as time passed. Meanwhile, the sound of footsteps was heard coming from the outside. Laura was pleasantly surprised when she asked, "Is the ambulance here?"She raised her head and looked toward the door, yet everything was silent when that person entered the hall. Laura's eyes widened, and there was a tinge of panic in her expression. Declan furrowed his eyebrows ever so slightly and stood up to shield Laura. Holding his cane, Mr. King Sr. walked forwar
It was unclear whether Declan had listened to him or not, but Brendan took Deirdre onto the ambulance.As soon as they got in the vehicle, Deirdre released the fragment from her hand, revealing a long gash on her palm. Fortunately, it wasn't deep, but it still looked terrifying.Brendan suppressed his anger and waited for Deirdre to completely deal with her wound and have it stitched up at the hospital before he coldly demanded, "Deirdre, explain."He held onto her wrist tightly. "Aren't you afraid of becoming handicapped? How could you hold onto something so dangerous like that? Do you know how worried I was?""I'm sorry." Deirdre was filled with guilt. "I had my reasons for doing so."She explained why she had no choice but to do what she did.Brendan's face became somber. "So, you're saying that Laura has influenced Declan?" he asked.Deirdre nodded. "Whether it's hypnosis or something else, it's undeniable that Declan has suddenly turned cold toward Glenna. And don't you thi
"But Declan remained calm and collected when I interacted with him, so I'm wondering… whether there's any misunderstanding between you, and that's why he treated you that way," Deirdre said."Misunderstanding? What kind of misunderstanding could there be between us?" Glenna lowered her head, lost in thought.Deirdre suddenly realized something and said, "I used to spend some time alone with Laura at the rest area, and she mentioned you. She said you did something that broke Declan's heart, which caused him to be seriously ill, and that he was devastated by it."Glenna was stunned for a moment, then shook her head. "It's impossible!"She became agitated and continued. "Declan and I were separated because his brother was involved in a car accident. I gave him enough time to settle everything, but everything had changed when we finally met again! If I really did hurt Declan at the beginning of our separation, how could he…"Glenna blushed.Although Deirdre didn't really understand,
One of the police officers held up his badge as he said, "You're Glenna Glaser, right? We found flammable materials in your work area and have evidence that you intended to commit arson. Please come with us."Glenna's heart sank. She looked at Declan with disbelief.Declan remained calm, even with a condescending expression, as if sending her to the police was something natural.Deirdre's mind went blank. Grabbing the sheets, she said, "Declan King! Are you sending Glenna to the police station? Are you nuts? She has never done anything to harm you! Everything she did was for you!"Declan remained impassive and ignored her. The police officers behind him moved forward to take Glenna away.Glenna struggled frantically and threw herself at Declan. "Declan King! Look at me! Who am I to you? You said you loved me and would marry me! Is it all fake!"A hint of change appeared on Declan's face, but under Glenna's glare, it gradually vanished and was replaced by a sarcastic and mocking e
Or… did she ever truly know Declan?"At the beginning… everything was normal. Everyone got along fine, and I don't know why it turned out like this. But as long as it has nothing to do with Glenna, it's the same as usual for Mr. King," Fionn replied, his face contorted with distress."It's the same as usual as long as it has nothing to do with Glenna?" Deirdre was startled.When Brendan came back, Deirdre recounted everything that had happened. When Brendan handed her a glass of water, she said with her lips pursed, "Brendan, do you think that Declan is drugged? And that's the reason he hates Glenna so much and wants to marry Laura?""Is there such a drug in this world?" Brendan asked.Deirdre shook her head and smiled wryly. "I'm just kidding. How can it be real? It's just a legend…""Since there isn't, then it should be what Declan really wants. Instead of guessing, why not go ask Glenna what has actually happened between her and Declan that has led to his change?" Brendan sugg
"Brendan, you have to clean up your dirty thoughts sooner or later. I care about your health, but all you can think about is this…"Brendan seemed to smile, and his arm, which was draped over her waist, unconsciously tightened as he lay on his right side. "Go to sleep."He was just joking.As Deirdre breathed a sigh of relief, she began to relax. The capability of Brendan pulling her leg indicated that his physical condition wasn't too serious."Brendan.""Hmm? What's wrong?" Brendan responded as he rested his head on her shoulder."Tomorrow, I want to go to Declan's villa alone and have a talk with Laura. Can you help me come up with an excuse?" Brendan opened his eyes. "You still can't let go of Glenna?"Deirdre nodded, and her eyes reflected the lights outside. "I want to find out the truth and at least not let Glenna suffer."Brendan didn't hesitate and agreed. "Okay, I'll go with you after we wake up."He didn't say anything about not meddling in Glenna's business. This
If only she had half of her courage…Brendan kissed her palm, then slowly traced his way up her wrist. "Breakfast is on the table next to us. Aren't you hungry? Or do you want to stay with me a little longer?"Deirdre realized what was happening and quickly got up.Brendan also stood up, his eyes full of tenderness, but suddenly he felt light-headed and fell to the floor with a loud bang."Brendan!" Deirdre was startled.Brendan held his forehead and forced himself to stand up, explaining, "I accidentally hit the table and fell."Deirdre didn't suspect him and couldn't help but remind him, "Be careful."After breakfast, Brendan continued to work on company matters. As noon approached, he took Deirdre to Declan's villa by car.At the destination, Deirdre saw two figures at the door. It seemed that Laura was still snuggling up to Declan, and their relationship remained the same, unaffected by the wedding or Glenna's interference.Deirdre felt uneasy and walked toward them with