Brendan's eyes held a hint of pity as he spoke hesitantly. "Your mother took that item away."

He gently touched Deirdre's face. "That man kidnapped your mother years ago. I don't know what happened during that time. Maybe he hurt your mother and wanted to keep her forcibly. Eventually, your mother found a chance to escape back to your father with the man's item.

"She left suddenly while pregnant with you, not out of hatred for your father, but to protect you. Now, that person is unsure if your