"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.

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