"Your mother only talks behind people's backs. No wonder she can only work as a waitress in a restaurant." Aurora sneered."What nonsense are you talking about!" The girl was stunned."What does it matter if they're too busy with work to come to pick me up? As long as I like it, they can buy me an amusement park without any problem."Your parents have worked hard their whole lives and can barely make ends meet. Their earnings aren't even enough to afford my expenses for a month. That's why they can come to pick you up."With the energy you have to make fun of others, why don't you go home and do some house chores for your parents? Who knows? They might be happy and give you some pocket money to buy a couple of lollipops to show off?" Aurora sneered.The group of children had mixed expressions on their faces. Just then, the classroom's door was knocked on, and the teacher said, "What are you all doing here? Your parents are waiting for you at the gate. Go quickly."The group of ch
"Really?" Deirdre didn't need to look to know that Aurora's eyes must be sparkling with excitement and anticipation."Of course. But I'll need you to lead the way. You know I can't see well, and I'm unfamiliar with this area. Do you know where the restaurant is located?" Deirdre chuckled."Yes, I know, I know! I'll lead you there!" Aurora replied in a light and cheerful tone.She was eager but also mindful of Deirdre's eyesight, carefully leading her along the way. When they arrived at the restaurant, it was crowded as it was near the school. They had to wait in line for over 20 minutes."Shall we go back first? It's too crowded, and there are no seats." Aurora began to hesitate."Let's just wait a little longer," Deirdre replied. She didn't want to disappoint Aurora. However, with the dense crowd and Deirdre's poor eyesight, it might be dangerous for her. Just then, a running child knocked over someone with a tray of food, and the food flew toward Deirdre."Watch out!"Alon
"Exactly!" Brendan followed suit and said, "Deirdre, take Rory to the seat while I get you the food. I promise I'll leave after you finish your meal.""Aunt…""Deirdre."Deirdre was frustrated with the duo. She didn't even have the chance to refuse and could only agree. "Leave after I finish eating.""Sure." Brendan smirked.Aurora took Deirdre to a table near the window excitedly. While waiting for the waiter to clean up the table, she said, "Aunt, is that really my uncle? Is he the father of my cousin in your womb?"Deirdre noticed Aurora had been used to calling her aunt, but she didn't correct her. She only told Aurora, "He's indeed the child's father. But I have some issues with him and can't forgive him yet. So, if you want me to pick you up from school, please don't stand on his side, okay?""Is it because of other women?" Aurora seemed to be pondering.Deirdre suddenly looked up. She was surprised that a six-year-old child like Aurora could hit the nail on the head.Au
Brendan unpacked the takeout and personally handed Deirdre her cutlery.The aroma wafting from the dishes he ordered was exactly what she loved to eat. Deirdre hesitated for a moment, wanting to refuse but found herself unable to do so.She lowered her head to eat her food while Aurora indulged herself in the fried food, and Brendan sat next to Deirdre, admiring her as she ate.After Aurora was full and let out a burp, she looked at Brendan and Deirdre and couldn't help to ask, "Uncle, are you not hungry?""Hungry," Brendan replied with just a single word while maintaining his gaze on Deirdre."Then, why aren't you eating but only staring at my aunt? Are you waiting for her to finish her food so that you can eat her instead?""Ahem!"Deirdre suddenly choked and coughed.The kid could really say the darndest things."Rory, your idea seems pretty good," Brendan teased as he rubbed Deirdre's back.Deirdre turned and glared at Brendan.Aurora blinked and suddenly burst into te
"Uncle!" Aurora tiptoed and waved hard.Brendan came over and handed the things in his hands to Aurora. "Bought your favorite snacks."Aurora happily took it. When she saw the pastry, she cast Brendan a meaningful look. She then stuffed it into Deirdre's arms and said, "Aunt, this is from my uncle!"Following that, she quickly got into the car.Deirdre took it over with a bewildered look. She sniffed the aroma and found out that it was her favorite snack.She hesitated for a while, wanting to give it back, but Brenda said, "Share it with Rory. Even if you return it to me, I'll just throw it away."Deirdre withdrew her outstretched hand. Her lips moved, but she didn't say anything and got into the car.The car started and was driven away. Brendan watched until it disappeared from his sight. Then, he went back into his car and lit a cigarette.The phone on the passenger seat suddenly rang, and Brendan answered. Emily's urgent voice came through. "Mr. Brighthall! Where have you
Brendan had a splitting headache.He couldn't leave Emily? But what about Deirdre? Did it mean he could never persuade her back for the rest of his life?"Mr. Brighthall, I've made it clear to you. With your current mental state, you can't stay together with Ms. McKinnon. She can easily influence your emotions. Even a little quarrel adds invisible pressure to you. You might as well wait until you are cured before you go back to her. That would be the best for both of you." Emily tried to reason with Brendan in a gentle voice.Brendan's face was extremely ugly. The thought of the future made his forehead ache continuously, causing his veins to bulge.He gritted his teeth and replied firmly, "I can't stay away from Deirdre. I just can't do it. If I leave her, I'll only go crazy faster!"Emily's expression was dark and gloomy. After all these days, she still couldn't shake Deirdre's position in Brendan's heart. Could Brendan's health gradually be recovering after not taking his med
"Where do you want to go?" Deirdre didn't refuse."Amusement park!" Aurora replied excitedly."Amusement park?" Deirdre hesitated slightly. She was afraid she couldn't take care of Aurora because the amusement park was crowded, and she couldn't see well."Hold on. Let me give a call to Uncle Declan. If he's free, we can invite him to come along." Deirdre said, hoping to strengthen the relationship between Declan and Aurora.Deirdre turned around to tell the driver, but Aurora grabbed her hand at lightning speed before she could."What are you calling Uncle Declan for? We already have someone to go with us," Aurora said."Who do we have?" Deirdre said with surprise."Let my uncle come with us! He's strong enough to carry me and protect you at the same time!" Aurora replied cheerfully."Brendan?" Deirdre gasped, feeling very conflicted.She was not in a good relationship with Brendan yet. Just as she was about to persuade Aurora, the little girl leaned in close to her ear and wh
Deirdre was still blushing, so she turned her head toward the window throughout the journey. It wasn't until the car stopped that she realized they had reached their destination.Suddenly, Brendan leaned over, taking her by surprise as he unfastened her seatbelt. "What are you thinking about? We're running out of time."Deirdre straightened her back, feeling nervous as the man's body temperature and breath sprayed onto her ear, causing her thoughts to become jumbled. Her eyes flickered as she replied, "I can manage on my own."Brendan didn't refuse her request. After Deirdre unbuckled her seatbelt, he said, "Deirdre, do you remember? I took you to the amusement park twice before."Deirdre paused her movement of opening the door. "The first time, I was filled with guilt and afraid of losing you. The other time, I wondered when I would be able to be with you openly and honestly. You are harboring ill feelings toward me now that we can come openly. I know I was wrong, but can we f