“Ms. Deirdre, are you truly Mr. Brighthall’s wife?” said Joan in a tone full of disbelief and contempt.

Deirdre’s smile froze for a second before she regained her calm expression. “Didn’t you ask this question before? I remember that Brendan answered you truthfully.”

Biting her lip, Joan insisted. “I want to hear the truth!”

“The truth?” Deirdre smiled. “The truth is what you already know. I’m indeed Brendan’s wife.”

Deirdre didn’t lie. She was indeed Brendan’s wife, even though they would f