She meant Neve Hospital? Charlene pried the curtains open, revealing the building right opposite the bar they had been staying in. What a coincidence! How could she possibly let up the chance to screw Deirdre even harder?She hung up the call and decided to text: [I’m on the first floor of Nyx’s Pub. Had too much last night. I’m having a stomach upset. If there’s any relief medicine, please bring some for me. I think it’s time we talk.]After ensuring the address was right, Charlene sent their location to Mrs. Engel’s number and deleted all of Brendan’s conversation history and text messages. Then, she dropped his phone back where it was. She looked out of the window and watched Mrs. Engel and Deirdre coming out of the hospital. Meanwhile, the door to the bathroom was unlocked. Brendan emerged from it, his black hair matted. He was wearing his shirt from yesterday and trying to smooth the accumulated wrinkles. He took his phone and was ready to leave. “Bren?” Charlene watch
”How’s drinking too much supposedly comparable to a pregnant woman’s health issue!?” Mrs. Engel fumed. “And this is a matter between Mr. Brighthall and Mrs. Brighthall! It’s none of your business!”“Mrs. Engel, you forgot yourself,” Brendan suddenly said, his voice dangerously low. “Don’t make me hear this again.”Mrs. Engel froze. She was stunned.Deirdre clenched her fingers so hard her nails turned white. She raised her head. “What do you think we forgot about, huh? The ‘fact’ that we’re supposed to be nothing more than a mute or a lowly servant in your eyes?” Brendan’s eyebrows furrowed. Charlene snickered. ‘Deirdre, you insolent, stupid b*tch. She thinks Brendan will let her go after talking back at him like that?’Charlene predicted Brendan’s reaction to a tee. A sheen of frost overcame Brendan’s face as he coldly said, “I want you to be obedient and deliver my child without accident.”“Ah, so you want me to be a mute and a servant altogether. You really think you can do a
Deirdre did not even blink. “Uh, thanks for pointing out the obvious, I guess? I mean, what am I supposed to do? Mope and not eat because a b*tch f*cked a jack*ss last night?”Charlene sneered. “You’re awfully calm despite the fact that I f*cked your man, Miss McKinnon. I guess all of your love martyr behaviors in the past were all for show, after all. Welp, that’s actually good news for you. Since you’re so good at sharing, I guess I’ll allow Bren to continue his sexual relationship with you after we’re married, if only so he has a guaranteed outlet and mate to play with when I’m busy.”Mrs. Engel was hardly the only one who reacted. Deirdre grimaced in disgust, too. “Uh, no thanks. Unlike our Miss McKinney here, I’m not in the habit of putting a piece of chewed gum from the floor into my mouth.”Charlene immediately turned her sight outside. “Did you hear that, Bren? I was trying to be accommodating to her, but she called you…”Brendan stepped into the room, and an overcast shado
Feeling refreshed after using the women's bath gel, Brendan held and embraced Deirdre in his arms. Seeking compliments, he asked, “Am I still smelly this time?”“Yes,” said Deirdre bluntly and stubbornly. “Please don’t come into my room at this time. I don’t want to handle the trouble when Charlene comes looking for you.”Upon sensing something, Brendan lifted Deirdre’s chin with his fingertips, stared at her facial expression, and pondered. “Are you angry?”“It’s just an act. Why should I be angry?” replied Deirdre rather embarrassedly. “In that case, why am I feeling that you are as jealous as a cat?” Brendan chuckled.“You have been overthinking. I just find it bothersome—” murmured Deirdre.But before she could finish her words, Brendan’s lips met hers. Their breaths were mixed up and messy. When they were done, Brendan said, “Deirdre, if only you could somewhat harden your heart.”“What do you mean?” asked Deirdre, looking pale.“Nothing has happened between Charlene and
Deirdre was stunned for a while, feeling touched.Other than Madame Brighthall, Mrs. Engel was the only one who treated her well.Deirdre let Mrs. Engel in before she sat on the chair. As Deirdre smelled the aroma of the stuffed vegetables, she began to feel hungry and started nibbling.Mrs. Engel couldn’t stay idle and began cleaning. Suddenly, she saw a man’s shirt, which had just been taken off in the bathroom.Startled, she picked it up and saw that it was the one Brendan had been wearing earlier.While eating, Deirdre didn’t hear any sound from Mrs. Engel’s movements. Hence, she lifted her head and asked, “Mrs. Engel, what’s wrong?”Mrs. Engel came to her senses and tossed the shirt aside.“Nothing. I’m just tired from cleaning and need to rest against the wardrobe for a while.” Mrs. Engel changed the subject and asked, “Mrs. Brighthall, how’s the taste of the stuffed vegetables this time?”“They are very delicious, just like the taste of my hometown,” replied Deirdre, fin
The man didn’t say anything while his subordinate rummaged through Charlene's bag and took out a pack of medicine with rudeness.The man took it, checked it, and suddenly threw it on Charlene’s face.“So, this is what you meant when you said you’ve almost ruined their relationship! Then, why did you buy medicine? Don’t tell me you must take the drug yourself just to get close to Brendan!”Charlene’s face turned pale, and she explained, “No… It’s not like you’ve said. It’s because Bren, I, and Deirdre are living together. Bren is unwilling to do it when Deirdre is around, so I—”“Can you guarantee that Brendan will take the drug and touch you?”“Yes, I can guarantee it!” Charlene immediately nodded.Because Deirdre was pregnant, Brendan had no other choice but her.“Okay.” The man sneered. “I’ll give you another chance. If you can’t get pregnant, I’ll figure out another way for you.”The man sounded calm when he said he would figure out another way for Charlene, but Charlene fel
Even though Brendan was panting heavily, he couldn’t suppress his sexual desire at all. Deirdre noticed something was off and asked, “Brendan, what’s wrong?”Brendan recalled that cup of coffee and furiously clenched his fists so tightly that his veins popped. “Charlene has drugged me.”“What?” Deirdre was taken aback, unable to believe that Charlene was bold enough to drug Brendan without fear of consequences.“What should we do? Should I call an ambulance and take you to the hospital?”“No, if I go to the hospital, Charlene will suspect something,” refused Brendan while trying to maintain his last bit of sanity.“What should we do then?” Deirdre was panicking. “The drug is so potent. If you don’t go to the hospital, it may harm your health! Are you saying…”Deirdre choked up. She couldn’t help but shiver uncontrollably when she thought of the solution.This was not the first time such a thing had happened. She could omit her own thoughts, but because she was pregnant, she co
Charlene shoved Mrs. Engel with all her might, only for Mrs. Engel to block her arm steadily. Even though Mrs. Engel was a middle-aged woman, she spent her days performing heavy labor, so her body was strong. Charlene was a woman who refused to perform any chores, so she was no match for Mrs. Engel. Charlene’s expression turned unpleasant at once. She was glaring at Mrs. Engel with a malicious gaze.Mrs. Engel was expressionless and repeated herself, “Miss McKinney, you can’t enter the study room in view of the situation. It would be best for you to return to your room and rest.”Charlene gnashed her teeth and said threateningly, “Mrs. Engel, you should be well aware of Brendan’s attitude toward me. When he marries me, I will be the family’s matriarch. Do you think Brendan will mind if I do something to you by then?”Mrs. Engel smiled and said, “I don’t know if Mr. Brighthall will mind it, but I’m aware that I’ll be safe for one more day as long as Miss McKinnon is here. I will