"Can't we change dates?" Brendan asked.Emily's voice carried a hint of disappointment. "Bren, I understand your concerns, but the fortune teller said that the 5th of next month is the only auspicious day for our wedding. If we miss it, we'll have to wait another two or three months. We only get married once in a lifetime, so I don't want to miss the opportunity to have a blessed wedding day."Brendan massaged his temples, his eyes showing signs of inner struggle. But in the next moment, he relented. "Alright."He no longer hesitated."Even if it coincides with her expected due date, our wedding is more important," Emily said, pleasantly surprised yet bashful. "Bren, you're so considerate. Let's go try on our wedding attire today while we have free time. If we delay it any longer, we might not make it in time.""Okay."Their voices faded, as if they had already left.-Deirdre lay on the bed, feeling warm yet suffocated. Despite her swollen abdomen, she couldn't shake off the c

Deirdre gripped the railing tightly, her body filled with pain. She felt as if she were about to collapse. She had been making a fuss over nothing. From the moment she gave birth to the moment she opened her eyes, she hadn't known how big or heavy the child was, or even its gender. And now, in an instant, the baby had become Emily's child!"Call Emily its mother'? That's my child! My child. Without my permission, you can't do that!"Frances looked at Deirdre, who was sobbing uncontrollably, with a sarcastic expression. "Ms. McKinnon, it seems you still don't understand the situation. You were merely a means to give birth to the child. Did you think you would have any authority after that?"Mr. Brighthall has already forgotten about you. The child also likes Ms. Collins very much. The first time the child saw her, the child grabbed her collar and didn't let go. They're even planning to take the child on their honeymoon in a few days. No one will care about you, even if you die in the

"When the news of your death is about to spread, Brendan will still be far away on the island. I chose that island specially as there is no signal there. That is to say, even if you were buried, Brendan would not know about it, nor would he come over, let alone come and see you."Deirdre's eyes widened, and her already pale face instantly turned ashen. Shock, disbelief, anger, and all kinds of emotions overwhelmed her heart."Yes." Emily only felt ecstatic. "Deirdre, I love your expression. I really like this expression. I didn't expect that I could see it once before you die."Deirdre tightly grasped the quilt with her fingers. Her body was already trembling, but she pretended to be calm. "Why should I believe you? You won't kill me. Ryker won't agree to you killing me. Brendan will never let you go!"Emily giggled. "Ryker? You actually think he's really saving you? He just wants to open the door on the second floor. Your fingerprint can unlock it, so why does he need you to live?

Frances' pupils constricted. No one could understand the gnawing feeling in her heart at this moment better than her. After finally finding out the hiding places of those things, she wouldn't get any more clues just because she treated Deirdre like this? Regret, as well as anger, clashed in her chest.Of course, she wouldn't think that she was wrong, but instead, she felt that Deirdre didn't appreciate her kindness, so she gritted her teeth and threatened, "Deirdre! Don't forget there are only the two of us in this whole villa now! Only I can give you food and drink. If you tell me honestly, I can give you a comfortable life before you die. Otherwise, not only will you die, but you will also die in pain!"Deirdre smiled calmly when she heard her words. "Frances, now that I'm going to die, do you think I still care about these things?"Frances' eyes widened in fury and anxiety. "Fine! Just you wait! Let's see how much longer you'll live without me!"She rushed straight up. After a w

The intense pain made Deirdre fall down uncontrollably. A second before she collapsed, Sterling reacted quickly and hastily helped Deirdre to her feet. When he saw the blood in Deirdre's mouth, his pupils contracted and visibly trembled.He held Deirdre's wrist and asked, "What's wrong? Why are you so weak?""Emily injected a drug into me because she wants me to die in the basement." Deirdre bit her lower lip hard to endure the pain, her eyes full of resentment."What?" Sterling was astounded. He didn't expect Emily to be so cruel that Deidre would be deathly ill even if she could come out."Sterry, I can't die… Help me, help me!" Sterling observed Deirdre's face and checked her pulse with his hand. The more time passed, the darker his face became.This drug… was too poisonous."It seems that Emily is determined to kill you and not give you any hope of surviving."Deirdre's pupils trembled, and she shook her head desperately. "I want… I want to live!"She wasn't willing to die!