It was Brendan’s first time relenting and giving her permission to go out.

Deirdre’s empty eyes were glistening with a glint. Brendan said, “Sam won’t be coming, so only both of you are going. Remember to be back before six and don’t catch a cold.”

“Alright.” Deirdre was delighted. “We will be back soon.”

“Hmm.” Brendan was done with his breakfast, so he was preparing to leave. He tossed an ATM card to Deirdre before he left. “There are four million dollars in the card, so there should be more than enough to cover the expenditure for both of you today. Call me if it’s not enough. You know my number.”

“It’s fine…” Deirdre swallowed her words after blurting out her rejection.

They were a married couple now, so it was very normal for Brendan to give money to his wife for shopping. If she were to reject him, it would make them appear estranged and stir up Ophelia’s suspicion easily.

“Alright.”

Brendan did not speak more but left with Sam.

Deirdre and Maeve waited until the weath