"What do you mean 'understand'? She doesn't have to say 'Mom' clearly. A few sounds will satisfy me." Josie snorted.

Brendan glanced at Deirdre and said, "Did you hear that? They are doing well. If you behave and Joseph's legs recover, I will arrange a well-paying and comfortable job for him at the resort. He will have a worry-free life."

Deirdre's gaze remained calm, subtly radiating a gleam of light.

"Thank you," she sincerely expressed her gratitude. "Thank you, Brendan."

Brendan was take