Brendan sighed helplessly, removed his coat as he got into the car, and draped it over Deirdre's legs. "If it gets too hot, take it off."

Deirdre pulled the coat up to her nose, inhaling the faint scent emanating from him, and closed her eyes for a moment.

Brendan fastened his seatbelt. "If you get hungry on the way to Village Alnwick, let me know. It's quite a long journey, so don't force yourself."

Deirdre's expression suddenly turned grim, and her pupils revealed a struggle within.

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