‘I a-actually did this to Deirdre… I completely disregarded her personal will…’

Recalling Deirdre’s resistance, the anger and hatred in her eyes, Brendan hugged his head tightly, finding it hard to breathe.

What had happened to him? Why would he do such a thing?

All the color in his face was drained, and he rushed out of the room as if he was escaping.

Deirdre came back to her senses, feeling a dull pain in her abdomen. She calmly took a shower, rubbing her face for a long time, as if tryin