"Okay," Deirdre replied, her eyes filled with moved tears.

Brendan looked at her with a pained expression, his brows furrowing. "Did I ever say that I don't want to see you cry? It hurts my heart. Deirdre, never cry again. I won't let you cry again."

Deirdre's fingertips trembled, and her throat felt constricted, but her heart was filled with joy.

"Yes, you did. How could you have never said it... You said you would never let me cry."

"But I haven't kept my promise." Brendan frowned, his fi