“The father of the… child?” Brendan repeated the remark with great effort and felt his chest burning.

Deirdre had actually referred to him as the father of the child. She would never acknowledge that in the past.

He was caught in a daze all at once.

Deirdre inhaled a deep breath, raised her head, and tried to persuade Brendan. "Why can't two people share the burden of something? Especially when it is a mental health issue. You need more care and concern. You won't be suffering from the illnes