“So, will you do it? Even though I’m not a neat freak, I’m not fond of being touched by others. It will be fine even if you don’t want to do it.”

Deirdre replied hastily, “I’m afraid that I might hurt you accidentally.”

“It’s fine. I’ll guide you.”

Deirdre considered for a moment and replied, “Sure.”

Afterward, Declan came and talked for a while. He said before he left, “Please come outside and help me with something, Miss McKinnon.”

It was apparent that he had something to tell Deirdre.

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