It was what Brendan wanted indeed. However, he was puzzled and displeased by Deirdre’s attitude.

“Yes, you’re going to bear a child,” Brendan said in a calm tone. “I refuse to believe that you don’t want a child!”

Deirdre took a deep breath because she felt suffocated. “Whose child am I going to bear? Yours?”

“Who else’s?” Brendan’s voice turned nonchalant abruptly, as if he was doubting Deirdre. His dark eyes turned cold as well. “Who else do you want to have a child with other than me?”

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