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
‘Everyone is here. Even the one who shouldn’t come is here…’There was a profound meaning behind her remark: ‘Who should be here and who shouldn’t?’Brendan’s expression turned solemn. He was about to speak when Charlene said smilingly, “Look at all of you. I’m saying that I shouldn’t have come today. I didn’t know, and it is such a coincidence. However, since I’m already here, we should have a meal together, right?”Charlene behaved shamelessly as if she was oblivious to the fact that no one in the house welcomed her presence. Meanwhile, Madame Brighthall walked out in a haste with the chicken soup she had made. “Deirdre, this is the soup I had when I was pregnant with Brendan. My body was weak at the time, so I drank this every day—”Her voice stopped abruptly. Madame Brighthall’s expression changed drastically upon seeing Charlene at the door. Charlene moved closer with a gentle expression. “Madame Brighthall, look at you. Why are you carrying something so heavy when your
Deirdre’s words also had a hidden meaning, and Charlene’s expression changed.Meanwhile, Madame Brighthall could not refrain from speaking after noticing Brendan’s lack of action.“Charlene, thank you so much for getting the prescription. How much money did you spend? I’ll get the butler to wire the money to your account. We shall not keep you for the gathering today any longer.”She was keeping her distance from Charlene through her remark. Charlene clenched her fists so tightly that her nails dug into her flesh and loathed the woman on the sofa deep into her bones. She smiled and said, “Alright then, I understand that I’m not welcome here, so I won’t stay any longer. I’ll leave after I finish the soup.”She savored the taste of the soup slowly as if she was attempting to stay longer on purpose. The servants went ahead with their chores while Madame Brighthall seized the opportunity to speak in private with Brendan. Her meticulously-cared face was filled with confusion and anger