Deirdre entered the room silently, her eyes fixed on the hospital bed. She hesitated to approach, afraid of disturbing something in her path.Joseph greeted her with a smile, "Why do you and Josie look so sad, especially you, Deirdre? Josie has just come out of confinement, so it's okay, but you're pregnant. If you're upset, your daughter might also be born with a frown."Joseph's attempt at humor only intensified Deirdre's sadness."Joe..." Deirdre's voice was hoarse, and she struggled to speak, but Joseph interrupted her, "No one wanted this to happen. It's not your fault. Don't blame yourself. If anyone should be blamed, it's me for unknowingly offending someone."Deirdre shook her head vigorously. "If it wasn't for me, you wouldn't have offended Emily. It's all my fault! But I can't help but want to seek revenge for you...""I don't need revenge," Joseph's smile faded as he spoke seriously. "Deirdre, what's done is done. Seeking revenge now is unrealistic. Besides, I don't wan
"You just sit there," Josie said with a hint of guilt and exhaustion. "I thought about it carefully, and you are also a victim in this matter. I shouldn't blame you. I was too emotional earlier and said those hurtful things impulsively... I'm sorry."Deirdre was surprised, her soft lips trembling as she replied, "Josie, how can you apologize to me?"Confused, Deirdre tightly clenched her palm and said, "It's clear that I should be apologizing to you. It was me who caused Joe to end up like this—""It wasn't you," Josie firmly interrupted her. "You didn't frame Joseph, and you didn't do anything to him. Perhaps it's a good thing that Joseph was the one who got hurt. At least it's not you who ended up like this. Otherwise, you would have lost your legs while pregnant with a child, and you would be alone and helpless. You would be miserable for the rest of your life."Deirdre lowered her head forcefully and bit her lower lip. Josie hurriedly approached, and the two embraced and cried
Josie remained resolute, but Hilda sighed and said, "Josie, I can't lend you money. Joseph can't work, and you have to take care of your child. You don't have any financial resources. If I lend you money, I'll never get it back. There are so many poor people in the world. How can I afford to give money away for free?"My eldest son recently started seeing a girl, and I want to buy him a house in the city so that she will fall in love with him. Nowadays, girls are materialistic. If you don't have a house in the city, why would they marry you?"This is about my eldest son's happiness, so please understand. I'll definitely lend you money when I have some next time."The phone call ended abruptly. It was getting dark, and Josie gritted her teeth as she made countless phone calls, almost begging everyone for help. In the end, she managed to borrow only $50,000.After handing over the money that night, the doctor informed Josie, "You need to pay the remaining balance of $70,000 tomorrow.
Mrs. Wanner hesitated, not wanting to finish her sentence and dismissing the thought immediately. "I can't bring myself to say those depressing words. I'm just glad that you're safe now. But why did you only come back today? Do you know..."Deirdre's eyes looked sad, prompting Mrs. Wanner to remain silent with a complicated and distressed expression.Mrs. Wanner quickly changed the subject. "Ms. McKinnon, your baby bump is already quite big."Deirdre nodded and hesitantly asked, "Did Brendan mention when he'll be back today?"Mrs. Wanner stiffened. "Um... Mr. Brighthall has some business to attend to today. I'm not sure exactly when he'll be back. He might be busy, so he may not return tonight..."Gripping her palms, Deirdre said, "Can I go inside and wait, then?""Of course!" Mrs. Wanner nodded hastily, feeling sorry for her, and led Deirdre inside. She served tea and water and even put a jacket on Deirdre as if afraid she might feel cold.Mrs. Wanner asked Deirdre where she ha
As soon as Brendan grabbed Emily's hand, she tried to slide her fingers down his body, but he stopped her. "Forget it. I don't want to make you do something like that. We can try again next time."Unwilling to give up, Emily began to doubt Brendan's ability. He had gotten Deirdre pregnant, so it was reasonable to assume he wasn't completely incompetent. It was strange that he could remain calm in such circumstances.She had been looking forward to tonight, so she felt disappointed hearing his response. However, thinking about her orders to have a child to tie Brendan down, Emily pressed her body against his and said, "It doesn't matter. I'm willing to do it for you.""I haven't showered yet, so it won't be pleasant for you. Plus, there will be more opportunities in the future. I just remembered I still have some documents to deal with at the company. I'll go back and take care of them first." He stroked Emily's hair. "I'm sorry about today. I'll make you the happiest bride on our ac
Deirdre lowered her head forcefully, closed her eyes, and pleaded, "Brendan, please, I beg you to help Joseph."Brendan's eyes remained indifferent as if he was looking at a stranger. "Give me a reason, Deirdre. I don't do things without a good reason, especially for you. Kneeling on the ground and begging won't make me agree. Give me a valid reason."Deirdre bit her lower lip tightly, feeling bitterness in her heart. He had forgotten all the reasons she could provide.Raising her head, Deirdre held back her tears and said, "If you're willing to help me, I'll do whatever you want me to do."-One minute after Brendan left the room, Ryker swaggered in. Emily was getting dressed, and as soon as she saw Ryker, she stepped forward and slapped him hard across the face."You b*stard!" Emily's furious eyes seemed like they were about to burst into flames. "You brought Deirdre here, didn't you? Not only did you bring her in front of Brendan yourself, but you also wanted me to catch them
Upon hearing Ryker's words, Emily felt a surge of anger building inside her. "I thought Brendan, with his impressive physique and success in the business world, would be a beast in bed. But no matter how hard I try to arouse him, he remains unresponsive. I suspect he is impotent!""Is that so?" Ryker pushed Emily onto the bed. "Why would he let a beautiful woman like you stay alone? Doesn't he feel any remorse?"Gritting her teeth, Emily unleashed her pent-up anger. "Why would he feel remorse? That clueless man only cares about work. In his eyes, work will always take precedence. How dull!"Ryker raised his hands. "Well then, it seems I should enjoy Brendan's woman first."Emily clenched her lower lip as Ryker smirked and began removing her clothes. "You think it would be amusing to let Brendan have a turn with a woman I've already slept with."Hearing his words, Emily pushed him away, her expression turning cold. "Ryker, what do you mean by that? Am I just a tool for you to show
"Your face and body? I'm already sick of them. I'm sorry, but I have no desire to touch you for a second time!"Deirdre was devastated by Brendan's hurtful and humiliating words. She couldn't believe he could say such things to her."Brendan—""Are you done staying here? If you are, then leave right away!" Brendan snapped impatiently, removing his tie. "My home is off-limits to outsiders!"Deirdre felt a deep sense of disappointment.Mrs. Wanner hurried downstairs and was shocked by the scene. She quickly went to support Deirdre, who was kneeling on the ground, and looked up at Brendan. "Mr. Brighthall... What is happening? She is Ms. McKinnon! Even if you no longer have affection for her, you should still consider the child she carries! How can you let her kneel like this?""She chose to kneel herself, so don't blame others!" Brendan replied.Deirdre tried to speak, her lips trembling. She realized she had overestimated her ability to resolve things by kneeling. But she was afr