A flicker of emotion briefly crossed Declan's face, but it quickly vanished, leaving no trace behind."Go back to the room and remember to cover up the wounds on your hand tomorrow. Don't let anyone notice anything unusual," Declan demanded as he removed his wristwatch."Decky? Decky!"Laura crawled over, only to be met with the cold closing sound of Declan's door.Inside the room, Declan put on his nightgown. His phone vibrated, indicating a new message about Brendan's recent situation.After reading it, his expression grew solemn. He intended to close the message, but his fingers involuntarily tapped on another one.It was sent yesterday, and it read: [Ms. Glaser is preparing to go to Northern City. Her former superior at the previous company has hopped to another company and taken Ms. Glaser with him. That superior seems to have an interest in Ms. Glaser.]Declan closed his eyes and opened them again, swiftly deleting the message without leaving a trace.-After receiving D
Brendan took a glance at the smile on Deirdre's lips that she could not conceal, and his gaze turned much colder. He chose not to expose her but asked, "Why did you lock yourself in the room? What are you up to?"Deirdre pretended to be normal. "I was changing."She felt rather anxious and was worried that Brendan would expose her. Yet, Brendan took a glance at her and turned around to make way for her. "It's time to eat."Mrs. Wanner prepared meals specially catered for a pregnant woman's nutritional needs. She was hired specifically to take care of Deirdre because of her expertise in this area. It was precisely due to this reason that Brendan did not enjoy any of the dishes. He took two bites and got up to head to the study. Mrs. Wanner got closer to Deirdre in a fear-stricken state. "Oh no! The food that I prepared today tasted too bland and not suited to Mr. Brighthall's taste. Will he be angry at me? Should I cook something else?"In truth, Deirdre knew that Brendan di
'So it turns out that he's only acting like this because the food is not up to his preference?'Deirdre chuckled upon hearing that. "Really? Great then. It's great that he has eaten.""He has eaten and has polished it clean!" said Mrs. Wanner.Deirdre nodded and headed upstairs soon afterward. She hesitated for a while before opening Brendan’s study door.She clasped her hands behind her back anxiously and said, "So, you finished your dinner, huh?"Brendan could not hide the emotions in his expression, but he said coldly, "Don't overthink this. I just don't like to have leftovers."It was a poorly-executed excuse, but Deirdre did not mind that at all and approached him slowly. She clasped her hands behind her anxiously, and her fingers were intertwined tightly. "Will…"Brendan raised his head and looked at her nervous face. He narrowed his eyes and waited for her to continue her sentence.At last, Deirdre inhaled a deep breath and mustered the courage to say, "Will you be fre
Deirdre's chest burned with warmth from Brendan's caring behavior, strengthening her belief that he might regain his memory. Overwhelmed with emotions, she stood on tiptoes and gently wrapped her arms around his neck, planting a shy and sweet kiss on his lips.Although Brendan's gaze grew colder, he didn't resist her kiss.Not being experienced in kissing, Deirdre intended to take the lead after planting two soft kisses on his thin lips. However, she was taken aback when Brendan pinned her against the closet, catching her by surprise.Brendan tucked the loose hair on her forehead behind her ear to look at her shy face closely. His chest was burning with desire, yet another type of coldness inhibited him."Who taught you to kiss like this?" he asked.Deirdre was stunned. She then experienced Brendan's so-called kiss.He wished that he could swallow her and take her apart. He kissed so ferociously as if he wanted to suck out all the air in her lungs until she clung to him weakly li
Deirdre's smile deepened while Brendan's dark eyes were dimming.'She took me to meet a dog for the purpose of causing my death from anaphylaxis, just as I had expected.'Brendan looked at Deirdre's affectionate gaze and the smile on her lips. He took a stride and walked inside as if he was doing it willingly. "Mr. Brighthall!" the owner called out to him. Brendan turned around and found the owner searching everywhere. "Please hold on. We're not fully prepared yet. Please don't go in yet.""Prepare?" Brendan appeared confused. "What else do you need to prepare for?"Deirdre looked at him with her head tilted. "Don't you know that you're allergic to pet fur?"Brendan was stunned and stared straight at her."I know," he answered but had no idea why Deirdre would say that.Deirdre furrowed her eyebrows and said, "If you're aware of that, how can you enter the place without taking any safety precautions? There's dog fur all over the inside. What will you do if you have an allerg
Bliss immediately approached Deirdre with its tail wagging. It rubbed against Deirdre's face with its snout to greet her enthusiastically. Deirdre petted its short fur and played with it.Brendan stood by the side and felt peculiar as he witnessed the scene.It was strange that he could not recognize the dog, but he felt like he was connected to it somehow.‘Bliss… What a familiar name…’Still, he could not remember clearly.He turned his head to ask the owner, "You claimed that the dog recognizes me. Has it seen me before?"Unaware of Brendan's amnesia, the owner casually assumed that he had forgotten due to his busy life. She gently reminded him, "Mr. Brighthall, do you remember? You brought Bliss to our pet shop a little over a year ago."She explained, "Back then, our pet shop was struggling financially, on the brink of bankruptcy. You generously provided us with financial support under the condition that we would take good care of Bliss and ensure its happiness as it grew u
Brendan fell silent. Since Deirdre was so certain, the reality seemed to have deviated from his memory to a certain extent.Deirdre alone would not be able to affect his investigation result. Could it be that Charlene was not the pure, kind person that he remembered?Brendan suddenly felt like his train of thought was a mess. After Bliss drank some water, it began to go around Brendan while whining. It nuzzled against his thigh, seeking his affectionate touch. Brendan paused momentarily before extending his hand to stroke Bliss' head. Though he couldn't feel the texture of its fur through the protective suit, an indescribable feeling welled up in his heart.Bliss responded by enthusiastically licking his hand.The owner approached with a bowl of dog food and couldn't help but remark, "It seems that Bliss misses you and Ms. McKinnon very much. Normally, it doesn't pay much attention to the shop's customers and prefers to nap in its bed. But it's eager to cuddle with both of yo
Brendan glanced at Deirdre and noticed the strain in her smile, sensing the deep sadness she carried within. He turned his head away, unable to meet her gaze directly."If what you say is true, then the memories I've lost aren't necessarily painful. It's just that I've forgotten what I never wanted to forget the most."Deirdre lifted her head in surprise, her eyes searching his face for answers.Brendan deliberately avoided her gaze, his actions betraying his true feelings.He couldn't deny the subtle joy he felt when he was with Deirdre. Deep down, he knew his heart longed for those forgotten memories.He resolved to do everything in his power to regain the lost fragments of his past.Before they left, the owner gave them a bag on purpose and said smilingly, "Both of you are very busy. It's possible that you don't see Bliss more than three times a year. This bag contains all the photos and information of Bliss for the past year."You may take a look if you have time. Keep them