"Brendan's emotions are so unpredictable. I'm afraid that if I tell him about this, he will suspect you and... even kill you!" said Deirdre.

Emily suddenly stepped back, her face pale and her mind filled with shock. Did Deirdre know? Did she know about their plan? Did that mean...

Emily's thoughts were in turmoil as she desperately denied, "Deirdre McKinnon, stop talking nonsense. You just can't accept that Mr. Brighthall likes me, so you came up with this absurd story... How naive..."

Deirdr