Brendan's statements and actions showed that their relationship had already ended.

Yet, Deirdre felt her heart wrench in pain beyond her control at the thought of them separating.

"He…" Deirdre raised her head, and her lips parted in hesitation for a while before she asked, "Has Brendan come to visit me?"

It would be great even if it was once.

Jet answered, "Yes, of course."

"Really?" Deirdre's eyes lit up. "When did he come? Where is he now? Why have I not… heard his voice?"

Jet paused for a moment. In the end, he could not bring himself to tell her that Brendan had abandoned her and left last night. He said, "Mr. Brighthall got here when you were receiving treatment in the operation theater. He kept you company in the room for a while, and I believe he left afterward because he had work in the company."

"Brendan came… to keep me company while I was still unconscious after the surgery?"

"Yes, of course," Jet said in a convincing tone. It was not a lie, and his voice sounded c