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 tainted with a tinge of gratification, and it vanished after a brief moment. He then turned around and left.

Brendan turned his head before he shut the door and said, "I'm sorry for the previous incident, Sam.

"Also, it was me who caused Shea's death."

-

Brendan returned to the car, but Deirdre did not see Sam following behind him.

"Where's Sam?" she asked.

Brendan put on his seatbelt while he said, "Sam will get himself a ride back to the company."

"Get a ride back to the company?" Deirdr