Deirdre’s mind buzzed as she heard her mother’s accusations.

‘Brendan went to buy clothes together with Miss Emily? And they acted intimately?’

Mrs. Engel rushed over, not even bothering to wipe her hands. “No, no! There was no intimacy. I think those photos look quite normal. Their arms didn’t even touch. Maybe it was just a trick of angles? Mr. Brighthall has always been very cautious and wouldn’t do something like this.”

Ophelia wanted to explode in anger. “Then what about him saying he wa