"Really?" Brendan's doubts completely vanished after hearing Emily's words, and he relaxed.

"Brendan, put the child down." Emily persuaded him, and Brendan gently placed the child on the bed.

The little one clenched his fists and peacefully fell asleep. Though his face was still wrinkled and not particularly attractive, Brendan could still see a resemblance to Deirdre.

Brendan closed his eyes and pushed away his thoughts. He needed to stop thinking about her. Everything was in the past.

Upon returning, he should let her go. Regardless of her behavior, she had given birth to his child, and it was only fair for him to release her.

However, the trip didn't last even half a month. Continuous rain on the island made travel impossible, and the company had another project to handle. Moreover, the island had no internet connection.

Brendan grew increasingly anxious about the company's situation. Even writing letters back to the company couldn't ease his worries, so he decided to return e