“Don’t try to put a positive spin on it. The conflict between me and Deirdre has been accumulating over time. Even without you, things would have ended up the same way.”

Emily tried to keep a smile on her face. However, her expression turned sour.

“Well, you have a great deal of patience. Unless you lost control of your emotions and hurt Ms. McKinnon…?” Emily trailed off as she raised her eyebrows inquisitively.

When he heard this, Brendan’s gaze turned fierce and menacing, and he glared at h