Josie's voice was hoarse as she spoke. "Deirdre, Brendan and Declan are part of the same group."If Brendan refuses to help you, how can Declan agree to help? You've been lying to me about this from the beginning, haven't you?"Deirdre felt hopeless. "Did Saul tell you that?""Hmm." Josie weakly replied, "He also told me that if you give birth to a child in prison, the baby will be sent to a welfare center."I can't let you be separated from your child as soon as she's born. I can't be the one to allow that to happen. So, you must seize the opportunity to live and persist, Deirdre."Deirdre bit her lower lip tightly, unable to utter a realistic remark. She wanted to tell Josie that she had underestimated Emily's cruelty and that Emily was using the life-saving $30,000 to push her into a disastrous situation. With Josie sharing part of the responsibility, Emily would not be pleased with the outcome."I... Where are you now?""Us?" Josie turned her head to glance at Joseph, who wa
Josie's mind went blank, unable to comprehend what Deirdre was saying. She asked, "Deirdre, do you understand what you're saying? The doctor confirmed that Joseph's legs were beyond salvage. They're broken...""This is what Emily wants us to believe. In reality, Joe's legs can still be saved. If he undergoes amputation now, he'll lose the ability to walk!"Josie's vision blurred in shock, her body trembling.Meanwhile, Deirdre rushed to the door of the operating theater and pounded on it desperately."Stop! Stop, everyone!"Startled, a nurse hurriedly approached and restrained Deirdre. "Have you lost your mind? The patient is undergoing surgery. If you cause a scene here, who will be responsible if something goes wrong?"Unyielding, Deirdre continued banging on the door, hoping to halt the surgery.Josie, still in a state of shock, could only watch, her body shaking uncontrollably.Finally, the door to the operating theater opened.Deirdre attempted to rush inside, but the doc
Josie's shock was overwhelming, almost causing her to lose consciousness. In anger, she exclaimed, "What? Emily said she would accept a private settlement and forgive Deirdre's offense, and that's when I gave her $30,000. How can that be considered compensation?"The police officer furrowed his eyebrows and responded, "That's impossible. We approved $30,000 as compensation for the losses at the engagement party. It has nothing to do with a private settlement. If it was for a private settlement, then why did we arrest Ms. McKinnon?"Josie collapsed to the ground, and Deirdre clenched her lips, suppressing her anger. She knew Emily wouldn't let the matter go easily, but she didn't expect her to be this cruel.The police forcefully took Deirdre away, and Josie desperately tried to pull her back. "Don't take her! Deirdre is innocent!""I've heard enough of these claims. If she were truly innocent, we wouldn't be here in the first place," the police officer warned. "I advise you to let
After a while, Saul returned with a wide smile on his face. "Congratulations, Ms. McKinnon. Ms. Collins is kindhearted, and she has agreed to your request at long last."Deirdre's fists clenched so tightly that her knuckles turned white."Alright," she said, her voice strained. "I believe there must be a reason Emily would agree to this.""You're right," Saul replied, his delight evident. He cast a meaningful glance at Deirdre's bulging belly. "However, I'm not sure if you'll be able to accept the reason."Deirdre's heart sank. Judging by Saul's tone, she knew it would be an incredibly difficult choice.Taking a deep breath, she spoke firmly. "How can I know if I can accept it if you don't tell me?"Saul smiled and said, "Alright, Ms. Collins has agreed to your request on one condition: she wants you to abort the child in your womb.""What?" Deirdre exclaimed, shocked by the suggestion.Her hand instinctively went to her belly as she listened to Saul's explanation. "You should
"I'm sorry, baby," Deirdre said softly. "I'm sorry that I don't have the capability to protect you. I hope that you will be reborn into a good family while I... I'll come to see you when I'm done with the revenge."-While on their way to the villa, Emily received a call from Saul. Pleasant surprise and pride filled her eyes."Has Deirdre agreed to it?" she asked."Yes," Saul replied respectfully. "Ms. McKinnon has agreed to terminate the pregnancy but wants the earlier promise to be fulfilled as well."Emily expressed her contempt. "I didn't expect the woman to be so naive. Does she really think everything will be fine with the baby being aborted? It's not an easy feat to terminate a seven-month-old pregnancy. There's a possibility of complications or even death if any errors occur or her body isn't strong enough..."Saul instantly understood. "It would be a waste if something were to happen, Ms. Collins. I will arrange for the best doctor for her.""Good," Emily reminded. "Don
Brendan, with a calm expression, lay in a resting position in the room where incense was burning. As soon as Emily entered, he noticed her presence and expressed his surprise with his dark eyes. "What brought you here?""I heard from a colleague at the company that you took a leave of absence today. I was worried about you, so I came to visit," Emily replied with a gentle expression.Brendan rubbed his forehead. "I'm fine, just haven't been sleeping well lately. But the incense you gave me is quite good. It helps me fall asleep for a while after lighting it."Emily smiled. "Of course. I got it from the research center. It's very effective for insomnia patients. Are you feeling better now?""Hmm," Brendan responded, turning to head toward the closet. He pulled out his suit and continued. "Since you're here today, and it's a rare occasion, I'll take you out for a meal. I know a good place at Waterfront Mall."As he started removing his shirt, Emily hugged him from behind. Sensing th
Brendan's cold expression reflected his inability to recall anything.Emily inquired, "Doctor, what is happening?"The doctor hesitated before responding. "There seems to be functional impairment in the body due to an unknown cause, resulting in temporary impotence."Emily was taken aback. "So you mean..."'Brendan has become completely powerless?'At that moment, she felt intense contempt toward him and hurriedly asked, "Is there a solution?"The doctor shook his head. "That is precisely what I need to discuss with Mr. Brighthall. Did you use or consume anything before or after the accident?"Brendan's gaze significantly dimmed. "I used a certain type of incense.""Incense?" the doctor asked.Emily quickly explained, "It's a special sleep-aid product from another country, unavailable in ours."The doctor furrowed his eyebrows. "So, the product is not FDA approved? Have you looked into its potential side effects?"Emily was at a loss for words.With certainty, the doctor st
Emily bit her lower lip as Brendan's words sank in: "I indeed have a child."Her mind immediately conjured up an image of Deirdre, but she knew Deirdre was in a life-threatening situation on the operating table.Trying to offer reassurance, the doctor remarked, "So you really have a child? That's great. Take your time to recover. There's no rush. Men can still have children at 60, and you're still young."Emily felt a wave of unease upon hearing the doctor's words. As soon as she stepped out, she hurriedly questioned Brendan, "Bren, what did you mean by that? Do you want Deirdre..."Brendan's gaze grew complicated. "Emily, my mother's dying wish was for me to have a child. I can't go against her even in this matter."Emily's heart raced. If Deirdre died during the operation, would Brendan investigate and blame her? After all, he was determined to keep the child."But—"Brendan interjected, his tone serious, "Emily, I know I've mishandled this situation, causing you trouble becau