Brendan's heart skipped a beat, and he anxiously asked, "Why do you look so pale?"Deirdre touched her face and shook her head. "I don't know. Maybe it's because I slept too long without eating."Furrowing his brow, Brendan handed her a spoon. "Have a little bit, just to fill your stomach."Deirdre nodded and began eating the porridge.Outside, the wind grew stronger, causing everything in the courtyard to rustle.Deirdre turned her head and glanced outside, her eyes weary as they drooped. "How long will this storm last?""I don't know, but at most three days," Brendan replied, closing the curtains to avoid the unsettling sight of the howling wind."If you feel too confined in the room, I can take you to the entertainment facilities on the third floor of the central hall. There are various activities there," he suggested.Weakly, Deirdre shook her head. "Forget it. I just want to sleep."She had only eaten half of the chicken soup before losing her appetite and returning to li
"But what?" Brendan furrowed his brows, prompting the staff member to continue."The resort's medical staff is insufficient. With the sudden drop in temperature and the storm, many people have fallen ill. The current doctors are attending to the patients in line, so if it's your turn, it may be in the late hours of the night. I don't know if you can wait—""I absolutely can't wait!" Brendan's face turned icy, his voice resolute. "I can't wait for even a moment! Call the doctor immediately. I'll pay ten times the price, on the condition that the doctor arrives right away! Otherwise, none of the staff here will be able to escape the consequences if something happens to my wife."The staff member naturally understood Brendan's status and the consequences he could bring upon them. She immediately used the internal intercom to summon the resort manager and bring the doctor.After the doctor arrived, he examined Deirdre. "It's a combination of a cold and gastroenteritis. We'll need to co
"Now we definitely need to take her to the hospital, but..." the doctor trailed off, glancing outside the window. The relentless heavy rain showed no signs of letting up, making it nearly impossible to leave the resort safely and reach the hospital."We can only continue with the medication for now..." the doctor concluded, his tone tinged with helplessness.Brendan's frustration boiled over, and in a fit of anger, he swiped everything off the table, causing items to crash onto the floor. His composure shattered, and his veins bulged as he struggled to contain his emotions."Medication, medication! We just took medication earlier! Why is it getting worse?" Brendan exclaimed, his voice laced with desperation.The doctor explained, "Initially, we thought it was just gastroenteritis, but it turned out to be acute..."Brendan's gaze shifted to Deirdre, who lay on the bed in agonizing pain, her cries barely audible. Determination filled his eyes as he made a firm decision. He rose from
Brendan opened the car door and rushed into the pouring rain, tightly holding Deirdre in his arms. He used his coat to shield her face, but the relentless rain mercilessly assaulted his face. The remaining warmth was stripped away with each gust of wind, leaving countless unseen yet agonizing wounds.The downpour was so intense that Brendan could hardly keep his eyes open. The roaring of the wind and rain echoed in his ears. He felt Deirdre move in his arms and heard her weak voice."Bren… Brendan..."Relieved that Deirdre still had some sense, Brendan carefully stepped on the scattered gravel by the roadside and whispered, "Deirdre, don't be afraid. I'll take you to the hospital. I promise you'll be safe. I won't let anything happen to you."Weakly, Deirdre touched his arm, and Brendan instinctively drew closer, hearing her say, "Go back. Your body... can't endure it..."Brendan was already weakened, all because of her. Bringing Ophelia back had taken a toll on his body. He was n
"Do you believe me now, Deirdre? Are you willing to believe that I am not the person you hate?" Brendan's voice was filled with earnestness and a plea for acceptance.As Brendan opened his eyes again, the clarity returned to his dark gaze. Emotions swirled within his pitch-black irises, a tumultuous mix that mirrored his inner turmoil.Deirdre, momentarily relieved from her pain, summoned all her remaining strength to weakly reach out and grasp Brendan's sleeve. Tears streamed down her face, hidden beneath his coat."Bren... Dan..." her voice trembled with exhaustion.Brendan gently pushed aside his coat, revealing a dim figure in the darkness, a fleeting presence."Are you okay?" Deirdre asked, her voice hoarse.Brendan didn't provide a direct answer. Instead, he lowered his head and pressed a kiss to her forehead. Though his lips were cold, a faint warmth radiated from them."Do you remember what I told you before, Deirdre?" Brendan's voice held a hint of anticipation.Strugg
Deirdre returned the phone to the nurse, who inquired, "Did he not answer?""Yeah." Deirdre smiled at her. "He's probably too busy or doesn't answer calls from strangers. It's okay. I'll wait for him to come.""Oh... "The nurse took back her phone, hesitated for a moment, then said, "Well, just rest well.""Thank you."Deirdre nodded and settled back onto the bed. The possibility of him not answering weighed on her mind, making it difficult for her to fall asleep. She patiently waited for a long time, and surprisingly, it wasn't boring at all. The nurse would often come by and put on soap operas, which helped alleviate her boredom."You must get bored staying alone in the ward," the nurse remarked."It used to be boring, but over time, I learned to pass the time on my own. Since I can't see, I've developed ways to console myself and relax when faced with difficulties," Deirdre replied with a smile."I understand. But if you ever feel bored, don't hesitate to press the call butto
"Really?" Deirdre smiled sweetly. "It's alright. It's not your fault. Although I woke up at 5:00 a.m. today, he must have arrived earlier. I didn't expect that I still wouldn't get to meet him.""Yes, he has been recuperating in the hotel recently. Remember, he hit his head? So he isn't allowed to travel everywhere. That's why he didn't visit you in the morning but came at midnight."Deidre nodded, showing her concern. "It's the first time I've encountered this situation with him, and I worry that he's not taking good care of himself. I'll definitely nag him about it the next time we meet.""Indeed. But first, you need to eat. Otherwise, you won't have the strength to nag him, right?"Deirdre finished her oatmeal just then.During her hospitalization, Josie and Joseph came to visit her after hearing the news. They complained about how the storm came at such an inconvenient time.Deirdre couldn't help but smile. "It seems like I got sick at the worst possible time."Josie peeled
Heather pursed her lips as her colleague delivered shocking news. "The patient is pregnant with Brendan's baby.""Oh my god!" The colleague exclaimed, clearly taken aback. "You must be joking! Doesn't that make her the future spouse of the owner of the Brighthall Group?"Heather forced a bitter smile. "It would be great if that were true. Then I wouldn't have to live in constant fear."Furrowing her eyebrows, the colleague asked, "What do you mean?"Heather explained, "Brendan left on his own accord while she was still in surgery and returned to Neve. It's been three to four days, and he hasn't visited her or even called to check on her condition. I suspect that—""Brendan has dumped her?" the colleague interrupted.Heather looked troubled. "Who knows? It wouldn't be surprising. The worst part is that she still holds on to the hope that Brendan will come to see her.""I don't have the heart to tell her the truth. I'm afraid it will devastate her, and it can have serious conseque