Mrs. Wanner hesitated, not wanting to finish her sentence and dismissing the thought immediately. "I can't bring myself to say those depressing words. I'm just glad that you're safe now. But why did you only come back today? Do you know..."

Deirdre's eyes looked sad, prompting Mrs. Wanner to remain silent with a complicated and distressed expression.

Mrs. Wanner quickly changed the subject. "Ms. McKinnon, your baby bump is already quite big."

Deirdre nodded and hesitantly asked, "Did Brendan