Brendan spoke in a nonchalant tone as he uttered those words, but his voice softened when he spoke about Deirdre's future.

Sam's eyes welled up with tears, and he vigorously wiped them away with his sleeves.

Brendan playfully kicked him and said, "I'm still alive and kicking, you know."

Sam said loudly, "Don't worry, sir! You will be safe and sound! However, if anything bad happens, I will do as you said and ensure that Ms. McKinnon's child will grow up safe and well!"

Brendan's eyes were ta