Upon thinking that Deirdre cooked very well and would frequently change her recipes to encourage his appetite in the past, Brendan could not help looking forward to lunch of the day. However, Brendan came to understand what Deirdre meant in her remark later. He looked at the spinach soup served on the table, and Mrs. Engel explained to him enthusiastically, “Mr. Brighthall, I prepared the soup with spinach, carrots, and other libido-boosting ingredients that will promote recovery for your bodily functions.”Brendan was rendered speechless, and his face turned green with rage.Mrs. Engel assumed Brendan was not fond of others learning about his health concerns, so she hastily explained smilingly, “Don’t be shy, Mr. Brighthall. Your condition is very common in my place. Moreover, you’re almost 30 years old, so it is very normal that your bodily functions are deteriorating. You will only need to recuperate for a while.”Deirdre almost choked on her broccoli soup upon hearing the re
It was her first time hearing Brendan’s anxious tone. ‘Who’s dead?’Brendan did not wish to disturb Deirdre, so he got up and headed to the balcony. “Haven’t I ordered you to watch him closely? What happened?”Sam was extremely troubled. “We had been monitoring him closely all this time, and his door was guarded at all times. However, he was found dead in the morning when we checked on him. He was suffocated, yet a single struggling wound could not be found on him. It appears as if he suffocated himself to death.”“Suffocated himself to death?” Brendan found that ridiculous, and his gaze turned colder. “Do you think that is possible?”“That would be impossible.”When he was on the brink of death, a man’s breathing was not controlled by his brain. Even if he wanted to suffocate himself to death, the survival instinct of his body would not allow that. “I really didn’t expect there to be a mole in the organization.”Sam felt his heart racing. “Sir, so you’re saying that…”“Th
As Madame Brighthall was speaking, she raised her head and said, “Did you manage to get Deirdre back?”Brendan was surprised. Madame Brighthall said, “Your situation caused such a huge commotion that everyone knew about it. Even if I stay idle at home, I’m bound to find out.”At the mention of Deirdre, Brendan’s expression was tainted with a gentleness that was barely discernible.“Hmm, she is back,” said Brendan. “I suppose you can consider my visit today to be for this matter as well.”Madame Brighthall looked up while Brendan smirked. “You’re going to be a grandmother.”Madame Brighthall’s usually calm expression was filled with astonishment upon hearing that. Soon afterward, there was joy but also a tinge of mockery. “You’re going around in circles, but here you are back in the same spot. I remember that Deirdre used to be pregnant in the past, but you weren’t planning to let her keep the baby at the time, right? Thus, she came running to me and used the excuse of keeping me
Both of them walked to the park, and the sky was stained red in the meantime. It was still not dark, so Deirdre and Mrs. Engel strolled leisurely in the park and heard the soft discussion from their side.“Is that her?”“I suppose. Her figure looks exactly the same. That should be her.”Soon afterward, those two people braced themselves to approach Deirdre. “Hello, may I inquire if you’re Miss Deirdre McKinnon?”Deirdre did not expect that she would encounter people who knew her, so she paused for a moment before she nodded. The person was overjoyed instantly. “It’s truly a waste that I didn’t see you in the grocery store today. I was planning on going over to apologize to you. I’m really sorry for what transpired that day…”Deirdre was about to say, “It’s alright,” when the person asked, “Where’s Mr. Brighthall? Why isn’t he here with you? Aren’t you two lovers?”“What do you mean by lovers?” The person’s companion interrupted by saying in astonishment, “Don’t be spouting nons
Brendan showed up at the door, appearing rather tired. His sharp eyebrows were tightly furrowed and only relaxed ever so slightly at the sight of Deirdre having dinner quietly in the dining room. He walked over and placed the box in his hand on the table. “Why are you having dinner so late?”Deirdre ignored the man’s concerning inquiry and kept her head lowered to eat her meal. Brendan paid no attention to her reaction and opened the box. “It’s a good time, though. Have a taste of the cake I bought you. I remember that you used to like this pastry shop’s cake in the past.”He had waited in line for two hours. Otherwise, he would have returned earlier. He picked up one of the cake slices and placed it on Deirdre’s plate.She did not respond to that and got up after finishing her meal and headed upstairs. “Deirdre?” Brendan furrowed his eyebrows and stretched out his hand to clutch the woman’s wrist. Before he could say, “What’s going on with you?” Deirdre caught him off guard
‘Visiting my mother with Charlene?’Brendan’s pupils constricted abruptly. “Who told you that?”“It’s on the news. They reported that Charlene joined you to visit Madame Brighthall, and some photos have been posted online. Many people were discussing it when Mrs. Brighthall and I were strolling in the park this evening.”Brendan’s breathing was ragged. He immediately pulled out his phone to run a search and found the photos of him and Charlene at the door of the family mansion on the top search page, just as expected.It was apparent that the person was highly skilled in taking photos because Brendan was standing about one meter away from Charlene. Yet, he appeared to be hugging and chatting intimately with her in the photos.His icy cold expression was blurred on the photos on purpose, leaving only Charlene’s joy and affectionate expression. Brendan clutched his phone tightly.“Charlene…”‘No wonder she showed up there! No wonder…’Mrs. Engel cowered at the sight of Brendan’s
Brendan’s gaze dimmed when he remembered his past actions.“I was too foolish in the past, and I won’t do it again from now on.”Deirdre appeared to be caught in a daze for a moment. Brendan spoke in such a serious tone she had almost mistaken him for someone else.He would actually acknowledge his past foolishness. ‘Doesn’t Brendan always act like he’s high above others and no one can compare to him? Is he pocketing his pride willingly to appease me because of the child?’Deirdre was in disbelief.Brendan held her hand tightly in his palm. “I know it will be very hard for you to trust me within a short period, but I’m telling the truth. Charlene and I only bumped into each other at the entrance, and we didn’t even enter the family mansion together. After all, it would have been inappropriate for her to be there when I discussed today’s topic of conversation with my mother.”‘Topic of conversation?’Deirdre looked up.Brendan knew that her interest would be piqued. He looked at
“You’re finally here, Miss McKinnon! It’s very windy today, so Madame Brighthall can’t come. As such, she sent us in place to welcome you.”As soon as the servant finished the sentence, the person next to her elbowed her and said, “Miss McKinnon?”“Ah, alright.” The servant was enlightened and said smilingly, “Welcome home, Mrs. Brighthall.”Deirdre appeared to be caught in a daze. Her breathing quickened when she heard the term of address, and she had no idea how she felt about that. It was possible she did not expect the servants in the family mansion would still address her as they did in the past after so many years.There was a praiseful look in Brendan’s dark eyes. He wrapped his arm around Deirdre’s shoulder and said, “It’s very windy today. We should go inside.”Deirdre nodded and was led into the backyard. Before she reached the living room, she heard the servant in the house saying, “Don’t worry, madame. Mr. Brighthall is with Mrs. Brighthall, and they’re coming soon. Ju