Deirdre clenched her fists tightly, expressing her contempt. "Don't try to persuade me anymore. You talk as if you only want what's best for me, yet you ordered me to starve for a full day. Your behavior will only make me hate you and not want to please you."

Saul sighed, unfazed by Deirdre's remark, as it was within his expectations.

"It seems you're determined to be stubborn with me, huh?" he said.

Deirdre smiled and spoke. "I believe Emily doesn't want me to die, right? If something bad we