Chapter 852 I Need More Time

Brendan sank into silence. Deirdre withdrew her fingers into her palm and turned away.

The journey was a silent one as they drove to the old residence. Since Brendan had informed the Brighthall family entourage beforehand, several maids and domestic workers waited for her arrival.

When Deirdre got out of the car, Brendan said, “There has always been just one person in my heart, and that’s you, Dee. I just need more time.”

He did not stop to visit the house. Instead, he drove away. Deirdre had not even made her way to the living room when

Madame Brighthall appeared and hurried toward her. One of the maids was even calling out to her from behind. “Please, ma’am! It’s cold and windy out here! You should put on more clothes!”

Deirdre stayed where she was, her feet rooted to the ground. Madame Brighthall approached and greeted jovially, “Deirdre, dear, Bren told me you’re coming to stay for two days!”

Brendan had even lied to his mother.

of telling his mother the truth. The older woman gripped her hand tightly and exclaimed, “This is great! This is wonderful. We have everything here. Everything you'll ever need and so much more! J should brew

two days. Settling down hardly required much acclimation since Madame Brighthall was completely

mistress’ example and also kept

today when Deirdre accidentally overheard one of the maids’ conversation with Madame Brighthall. “Pardon my candor, ma’am, but does Mr. Brighthall really like Miss McKinnon? He placed her here while she is pregnant, for two days without ever coming to visit her. He

about to chide the maid when she caught sight of Deirdre

his work. He hasn’t come back here for a really long time, you know? And there

young woman for a chat. Midway through, however, one of the maids interrupted them

back a different woman altogether. In fact, her hand seemed to

“Anything wrong, Madame Brighthall?”

be calm and flashed

information, so she decided not to ask at all. After a while, Madame Brighthall suddenly

“Where are you going?”

going to see an old friend of mine. I'll be back around the evening. If you’re bored while I am away, have the maid accompany you in our garden. A little walk should be

too eagerly. From her spot on the couch, Deirdre felt the assault of boredom and told the maid to

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