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
Deirdre's pupils shook violently as she understood the meaning behind the nurse's remark. Struggling to get out of bed, she exclaimed, "Where's Brendan? I'll go to Neve to see him if he's in Neve! He must be going through something difficult to talk about!""Calm down, Ms. McKinnon!" Heather hurriedly moved to stop Deirdre and blocked her from getting out of bed, not allowing her to budge. "You're still recovering from surgery, so you're not supposed to walk for a while. What if your surgical wound opens up? If you won't think for yourself, at least think about the baby!"Deirdre felt a sudden drain of energy throughout her body upon hearing the word 'baby'. She clung to Heather and closed her eyes tightly, feeling an unbearable pain in her heart."Why hasn't he come to see me? He will come. I'm sure of it!"Deirdre realized how little she knew. She remembered the man's affectionate and concerned tone when they last spoke, confirming his true feelings for her. But why would he sudd
Josie found it amusing. "She's so young, yet she already shows a preference for pretty faces. She only smiles at beautiful women. And when her father plays with her, she always frowns deeply. It's interesting."Deirdre couldn't help but smile. "Where is Joe?""I've been craving sweets lately, so he went to Zenfull Street in the suburban district to wait in line and get me some desserts."Deirdre was surprised. "That place is far and expensive. Joe really cares about you."Josie patted the little girl's buttocks. "He has to care about me because I gave the Talbots an heir. Not to mention craving an expensive dessert. He'd get me the moon if I wanted it. He's the baby daddy, after all."Josie looked at Deirdre's belly. "You're due soon too, right?""Hmm..." Deirdre lowered her head, her eyes filled with affection. She cherished the baby in her womb. "She's due in two months.""You and Mr. Brighthall have such great genes, so the baby will certainly be very beautiful. Why couldn't
Joseph teased, saying, "You may not know, but the nurse wouldn't leave her post unless Mr. Brighthall specifically requested it. It shows how much he cares for Deirdre."Josie held her cheeks and sighed. "When will I receive such special treatment? I envy you, Deirdre. I never thought much of it before, but now I can't help but feel envious."She shot Joseph a glare, and he was unsure whether to laugh or be concerned. "Don't be like that, my dear. You can't compare me to Mr. Brighthall. No matter how hard I try, I will never have the same status as him. You're making things difficult for me."Josie pretended to be upset. "Fine then. It's my fault for falling in love with you. We're destined for different lives, and I'm stuck with you forever."Deirdre felt a pang of envy as she listened to Josie's playful complaints mixed with love. She lowered her eyes, concealing her own feelings of disappointment.Joining the conversation, she said, "You have a better life, Josie. If a man is t