It would not be bad to involve Deirdre anyway.

Could it be that she did not have a right to know about her condition?

Or was Emily creating an opportunity to spend time with Brendan on purpose?

Deirdre indulged in wild conjectures, and her head began hurting without her noticing.

She was worried that she was being overly sensitive.

She was more afraid that what she speculated was true because she would be utterly powerless in this situation.

When Brendan and Emily’s conversation ended,