Deirdre was utterly stunned, not only because she had heard her name but also Brendan’s words.“Although he is never willing to show it, I’m clearly assured that he cares a lot about you. Sincehe cares, how could he be annoyed by your order? I’m afraid that he’d be happy about that.”At that moment, Sam’s voice seemed to be ringing in her ears.In a daze, she sat back in her seat. Brendan tightly held her hand until he completely fell asleep.-After some time, Brendan was finally awake. He wasn’t surprised when he saw the familiar ceiling because he clearly knew his body's health.Feeling his mouth so dry, he struggled to wake up. The next moment, he heard a voice from beside, asking, “Woke up? Would you like to drink some water?”‘This voice…’Brendan was shocked and turned to the source of the sound.He saw Deirdre was still wearing the same clothes as yesterday, her hair was coiled up, and she was sitting near the window.Brendan was astonished. “Why are you here?”"Isn
’I don't owe you anything, and you shouldn't come to me either…’Brendan had never thought that such a light phrase would give him such a painful blow.His eyes reddened as he said, “What if I say… What if I say that I didn't know anything about what happened to you in prison?”“What?” Deirdre frowned blankly, and it took a long time before she could speak. “Brendan, I don’t know why you are asking such a question. But even if you didn't know, you can't change the fact. You were the one who forced me to prison and be the scapegoat. You also failed to protect my mother and made me an orphan in my early 20s.”Deirdre counted his faults and mistakes and said calmly, "So, even if you didn't know about it, you can never be innocent.”“Yes.” Brendan felt his heart was about to be torn apart. He smiled and nodded. “I am sorry.”Deirdre didn’t say anything else but took a deep breath. “Since you have woken up, and it’s late now, I should get going.”“Okay.”Deirdre walked out. The mome
After checking in, boarding the plane, and sitting on the seat, Deirdre felt so sleepy that she couldn't keep her eyes open, yet she still couldn't fall asleep.The moment she was notified to turn off the phone before departure, she heard the sound of a text message coming from her phone. She was surprised that someone would send her a text message.Whoever knew her phone number clearly knew that she couldn’t see.She would have ignored the message in the past. But for no reason, she handed her phone to a flight attendant and requested, “Hi, I’m blind. Can you please help me take a look at the message and let me know the content?”The flight attendant took the phone, and the moment she saw the content of the message, she was startled.“What’s wrong?”“It’s a foreign language, and I think it’s Spanian. I don’t understand it. Can I ask around for you?” replied the flight attendant.“Spanian?”The flight attendant was unsure and apologetically said, “The languages of several count
"Thinking this means you aren’t treating me as a friend anymore. No matter how busy I am, I will rush over to pick you up as soon as you call me."Deirdre was touched. “Thanks.”“You’re welcome! C’mon, let’s go. Let’s go to the car first!”Upon sitting on the passenger seat, Glenna asked inadvertently, "Have you dealt with everything over there?"“Yes,” Deirdre replied in a calm manner as if nothing had happened. “Everything has been resolved.”“That’s great. Hmm? Shall we get some nice food to celebrate?”“No.” Looking tired, Deirdre smiled. “I’m quite tired from not sleeping for one whole day. Let’s talk about it later after I’ve gotten enough rest.”Glenna was quite surprised but didn’t insist. She hurriedly sent Deirdre to the door.“Do rest early!”“Sure.”Deirdre closed the door and stopped smiling only after Glenna had gotten into her car. Following that, she sat on the ground with her head in her arms.She had rested for almost two whole days.During this period, sh
Deirdre remembered something, and her expression changed for a moment. She said swiftly, “Unless you don’t want me anymore.”“Why would I not want you anymore?” Kyran chuckled casually as if he had just heard a joke. Deirdre could not bring herself to smile all along. She knew that the warm, affectionate time would pass anyhow. She knew that she would have to tell Kyran about the situation in the end, no matter how long she could drag this on. ‘How can a man allow his girlfriend to be with another man when they are still dating…’Deirdre’s lips trembled at that thought. She turned around and pretended as if nothing had happened. “You should go to the living room. The kitchen’s fumes are not good for you. I’ll serve the food when I’m done cooking.”“I’ll keep you company here.”Deirdre was extremely vexed. “Be good. How about you go out and get us some drinks?”“Drinks?” Kyran furrowed his eyebrows. “What do you need that for?”“I feel like drinking all of a sudden. Will you
Before Deirdre’s voice died away, Kyran’s lips kissed hers. Deirdre wrapped an arm around his neck and sobbed for the last time with her trembling lips. When the kiss ended, she said calmly, “I’m leaving tomorrow.”Kyran took a deep breath, and his astounded, dark eyes turned bleak. “Stop joking with me.”“I’m not joking with you.” Deirdre was solemn. “I’m telling the truth.”“I shall believe you didn’t take it upon yourself and do it on purpose.” Kyran wiped away the tear streaks on her face affectionately. “Deirdre, I won’t let you go. I’ll never do that again.”Deirdre was stunned. Soon afterward, tears streamed down her face uncontrollably, and her shoulders were bouncing from how profusely she cried.Kyran wrapped his arms around her while Deirdre asked in a muffled voice, “Why? Why do you trust me so much?”Kyran said, “It’s because you’re Deirdre, and that is all the reason I need.”He loosened his embrace and asked when she grew tired from crying, “So, are you going to
“It’s fine!” Deirdre said quickly. She wished she could bury herself in embarrassment and said softly, “I can walk… I haven’t touched the ground for a long time, so my legs are slightly weak…”“Is that so?” Kyran held back his laughter when he spoke. “It must be because I was too hard on you last night. I didn’t know that you were so fragile. Should I be more gentle next time?”Deirdre was extremely embarrassed. “What do you mean next time? I don’t understand.”She wanted to run into the bathroom, but Kyran wrapped his arm around her waist and pulled her into his embrace first.“Why are you running away?” He kissed her forehead smilingly. Deirdre bit her lower lip. “You’re mean. You tease me when you know I’m shy.”“What’s there to be shy of when you’re going to be my wife in the future, and it’s only perfectly justified for us to do this?” Kyran bit her lip once and said, “Or are you telling me that I didn’t please you enough?”Deirdre had a hard time speaking. She had no id
”Why are you so careless?” Glenna heaved a sigh and could not refrain from asking, “Have both of you reconciled?”“Us?” Deirdre was confused. “Who? Kyran and I? Haven’t we always been very good with each other?”“But—”“Glenna, come with me outside. I have something that I would like to talk to you about.”Declan caught Glenna by surprise by interrupting her such that her words were stuck in her throat.Deirdre was utterly confused. She could only feel Kyran’s grip on her hand growing stronger without his notice.“Kyran, my hand hurts.”Kyran loosened his grip abruptly after he was reminded by Deirdre and said gently, “I’m sorry.”Deirdre shook her head smilingly and said to Declan and Glenna, “Why do you have to talk outside? It’s so cold outside. You should come inside and talk. It’s almost time for lunch anyway. Stay so you can have a taste of my cooking together.”Declan said smilingly, “It seems that I came at the right time today. I’m in luck for a feast.”“Yes.” Deirdr