"You can be rest assured about this, Ms. McKinnon." Emily said calmly, "I've already made arrangements for a female caregiver who will take care of your diet and daily routines, and she is meticulous in every way. Ryker here will take care of your health and nutrition so that you can stay healthy to give birth to the child."

Deirdre clenched her fists tightly. 'A female caregiver who will take care of my diet and daily routine?'

"It's fine. I already have Mrs. Wanner—"

"Oh, right." Emily interrupted Deirdre and said with her head raised in a regretful tone, "Brendan, I've almost forgotten to tell you this. Mrs. Wanner's youngest son has been involved in a motor vehicle accident, and her eldest son is facing bankruptcy of his company. She is so busy and badly battered from dealing with these matters that she won't be returning.

"Mrs. Wanner packed up her things this afternoon and headed to the hospital to take care of her youngest son. I'm afraid that… she won't be able to care for