He sounded like he was asking but also like he was gauging her reaction.

Deirdre held back her tears by force, shook her head, and said, “I’m not… I’m just caught by surprise. I thought that I wouldn’t be able to get pregnant for the rest of my life because of my weak body.”

Brendan smiled and said, “You’re blessed, so we can have the chance to have a child together.”

Deirdre feigned a smile.

The doctor said, “Miss McKinnon’s health is not too good, so she must exercise caution during her p