"Since you trust Mr. Brighthall, why did you—"

Fionn stopped before he could finish his sentence. He looked at Deirdre with mixed emotions.

He knew Deirdre must have her reasons she refused to leave.

"You can go back now and advise Brendan not to come again," Deirdre said.

Fionn wanted to say something more, but eventually, he sighed and left.

When Laura returned to the house again, Deirdre had already gone back to her room and didn't come out at all, not even in the evening.

"Where's Ms.