"Really?" Deirdre smiled sweetly. "It's alright. It's not your fault. Although I woke up at 5:00 a.m. today, he must have arrived earlier. I didn't expect that I still wouldn't get to meet him.""Yes, he has been recuperating in the hotel recently. Remember, he hit his head? So he isn't allowed to travel everywhere. That's why he didn't visit you in the morning but came at midnight."Deidre nodded, showing her concern. "It's the first time I've encountered this situation with him, and I worry that he's not taking good care of himself. I'll definitely nag him about it the next time we meet.""Indeed. But first, you need to eat. Otherwise, you won't have the strength to nag him, right?"Deirdre finished her oatmeal just then.During her hospitalization, Josie and Joseph came to visit her after hearing the news. They complained about how the storm came at such an inconvenient time.Deirdre couldn't help but smile. "It seems like I got sick at the worst possible time."Josie peeled

Deirdre's pupils shook violently as she understood the meaning behind the nurse's remark. Struggling to get out of bed, she exclaimed, "Where's Brendan? I'll go to Neve to see him if he's in Neve! He must be going through something difficult to talk about!""Calm down, Ms. McKinnon!" Heather hurriedly moved to stop Deirdre and blocked her from getting out of bed, not allowing her to budge. "You're still recovering from surgery, so you're not supposed to walk for a while. What if your surgical wound opens up? If you won't think for yourself, at least think about the baby!"Deirdre felt a sudden drain of energy throughout her body upon hearing the word 'baby'. She clung to Heather and closed her eyes tightly, feeling an unbearable pain in her heart."Why hasn't he come to see me? He will come. I'm sure of it!"Deirdre realized how little she knew. She remembered the man's affectionate and concerned tone when they last spoke, confirming his true feelings for her. But why would he sudd

Joseph teased, saying, "You may not know, but the nurse wouldn't leave her post unless Mr. Brighthall specifically requested it. It shows how much he cares for Deirdre."Josie held her cheeks and sighed. "When will I receive such special treatment? I envy you, Deirdre. I never thought much of it before, but now I can't help but feel envious."She shot Joseph a glare, and he was unsure whether to laugh or be concerned. "Don't be like that, my dear. You can't compare me to Mr. Brighthall. No matter how hard I try, I will never have the same status as him. You're making things difficult for me."Josie pretended to be upset. "Fine then. It's my fault for falling in love with you. We're destined for different lives, and I'm stuck with you forever."Deirdre felt a pang of envy as she listened to Josie's playful complaints mixed with love. She lowered her eyes, concealing her own feelings of disappointment.Joining the conversation, she said, "You have a better life, Josie. If a man is t

The woman's satisfaction grew upon hearing Josie's response. "Alright, I'll show you. Just so you know, I'm not making this up."She retrieved the photo from her phone and enlarged it to show Josie. "Take a look. The person hugging Emily in the photo is Brendan."Josie examined the man in the photo closely, noticing his dark eyes filled with affection under the warm lighting. He embraced the woman in the presence of onlookers, his handsome face defined by well-structured features. He had a captivating presence that made it hard to look away.Josie's shock intensified because the man in the photo was indeed Brendan!The woman felt a sense of pride as she observed Josie's stunned reaction. "What do you think? Brendan is incredibly handsome, isn't he? He embodies both business genius and good looks. It's a privilege for those of us who get to marry him. It's a shame that only a woman like Emily is a suitable match for him."Josie's eyes widened in surprise. "W-When was this photo tak

Deirdre, unable to accept the outcome, began making excuses for Brendan's behavior."Deirdre, you need to clear your head," Josie urged, trying to reason with her. "You have your baby and us. Brendan has chosen to marry Emily, which means he has no intention of making you his wife."Even now, Josie found it hard to believe. She had witnessed firsthand how much Brendan loved Deirdre. Could it be that he was just skilled at deception?Deirdre vigorously shook her head. "Don't try to persuade me, Josie. I will find out the truth. I know deep down that Brendan would never betray me. Our relationship is genuine, and he would never want to marry Emily or anyone else."With that, Deirdre pushed Josie away and hurriedly made her way outside, her steps unsteady.Joseph had been waiting in the private room for a long time and grew impatient. As he walked out with the baby in his arms, he encountered Deirdre, who was stumbling out of the restroom due to her impaired vision."Deirdre!" Josep