The family doctor went upstairs, followed by Frances, but Deirdre stopped her. "You don't need to come up! Just wait downstairs."

"Ms. McKinnon, since your eyesight is not good and the doctor needs to take care of Mr. Brighthall, I can be of great help by staying by your side," Frances offered.

Deirdre was aware of Frances' potential assistance, but Brendan's unique condition made her cautious. Frances could be a spy for Ryker, so Deirdre couldn't reveal the truth.

"It's not a big issue. I'll manage alone in the room. You can go downstairs and make some tea. I'll come down and have it later," Deirdre replied firmly.

With that, Deirdre entered the room with the family doctor and closed the door.

The family doctor was stunned when he saw Brendan lying unconscious on the carpet, blood on the back of his neck.

"He was drugged! I'm pregnant, and if I didn't knock him out, something bad would have happened!" Deirdre explained.

The family doctor snapped out of his daze, realizing that