“Well, let’s just submit to fate.”

She had no other choice because this was her only chance to escape. She was willing to die instead of returning to Brendan.

“But! But—“

“Tobey, there is no but.” With downcast eyes, Deirdre said, “I know you well. Once I told you I’m pregnant, you’d have scruples and may not even have let me on the ship for the fear that I may have accidents on the ship. However, you don’t know Brendan. This is the only chance I can escape!”

“Oh, dear…” Feeling distressed,