"Mr. Brighthall!"Brendan's pupils trembled as he listened to Deirdre gradually distancing herself from him. His heart ached so much that it seemed to be tearing apart."No, Deirdre, that's not how it is… I didn't come to see you because I'm afraid that my mental condition may harm you and our child. I wanted to wait until my mental condition became more stable…""What level of stability are you waiting for? Do you think that because I hate you and am completely disappointed in you, you can choose not to care and explain yourself only when you have completely healed? Brendan Brighthall, are you too confident in your own charm or too confident in my tolerance?" Deirdre sneered.Brendan was at a loss for words."What a joke. Only I'm treated as a fool while you can date and sleep with her just because of your mental issue!" Deirdre went on."Deirdre, you can blame me for lying, but you can never question my feelings for you! I really don't know what happened that day…I can't recall

"Your mother only talks behind people's backs. No wonder she can only work as a waitress in a restaurant." Aurora sneered."What nonsense are you talking about!" The girl was stunned."What does it matter if they're too busy with work to come to pick me up? As long as I like it, they can buy me an amusement park without any problem."Your parents have worked hard their whole lives and can barely make ends meet. Their earnings aren't even enough to afford my expenses for a month. That's why they can come to pick you up."With the energy you have to make fun of others, why don't you go home and do some house chores for your parents? Who knows? They might be happy and give you some pocket money to buy a couple of lollipops to show off?" Aurora sneered.The group of children had mixed expressions on their faces. Just then, the classroom's door was knocked on, and the teacher said, "What are you all doing here? Your parents are waiting for you at the gate. Go quickly."The group of ch

"Exactly!" Brendan followed suit and said, "Deirdre, take Rory to the seat while I get you the food. I promise I'll leave after you finish your meal.""Aunt…""Deirdre."Deirdre was frustrated with the duo. She didn't even have the chance to refuse and could only agree. "Leave after I finish eating.""Sure." Brendan smirked.Aurora took Deirdre to a table near the window excitedly. While waiting for the waiter to clean up the table, she said, "Aunt, is that really my uncle? Is he the father of my cousin in your womb?"Deirdre noticed Aurora had been used to calling her aunt, but she didn't correct her. She only told Aurora, "He's indeed the child's father. But I have some issues with him and can't forgive him yet. So, if you want me to pick you up from school, please don't stand on his side, okay?""Is it because of other women?" Aurora seemed to be pondering.Deirdre suddenly looked up. She was surprised that a six-year-old child like Aurora could hit the nail on the head.Au

"Uncle!" Aurora tiptoed and waved hard.Brendan came over and handed the things in his hands to Aurora. "Bought your favorite snacks."Aurora happily took it. When she saw the pastry, she cast Brendan a meaningful look. She then stuffed it into Deirdre's arms and said, "Aunt, this is from my uncle!"Following that, she quickly got into the car.Deirdre took it over with a bewildered look. She sniffed the aroma and found out that it was her favorite snack.She hesitated for a while, wanting to give it back, but Brenda said, "Share it with Rory. Even if you return it to me, I'll just throw it away."Deirdre withdrew her outstretched hand. Her lips moved, but she didn't say anything and got into the car.The car started and was driven away. Brendan watched until it disappeared from his sight. Then, he went back into his car and lit a cigarette.The phone on the passenger seat suddenly rang, and Brendan answered. Emily's urgent voice came through. "Mr. Brighthall! Where have you

"Where do you want to go?" Deirdre didn't refuse."Amusement park!" Aurora replied excitedly."Amusement park?" Deirdre hesitated slightly. She was afraid she couldn't take care of Aurora because the amusement park was crowded, and she couldn't see well."Hold on. Let me give a call to Uncle Declan. If he's free, we can invite him to come along." Deirdre said, hoping to strengthen the relationship between Declan and Aurora.Deirdre turned around to tell the driver, but Aurora grabbed her hand at lightning speed before she could."What are you calling Uncle Declan for? We already have someone to go with us," Aurora said."Who do we have?" Deirdre said with surprise."Let my uncle come with us! He's strong enough to carry me and protect you at the same time!" Aurora replied cheerfully."Brendan?" Deirdre gasped, feeling very conflicted.She was not in a good relationship with Brendan yet. Just as she was about to persuade Aurora, the little girl leaned in close to her ear and wh