Deirdre did not expect Kyran to hold the line for the entire night.

‘I hope I didn’t mumble anything stupid last night…’ she said inwardly.

“Are you awake?” Kyran’s voice wafted from the other end of the line.

“Yeah,” Deirdre replied embarrassingly. “I thought you would hang up the call after I fell asleep. Why didn’t you hang up then?”

“I couldn’t bring myself to leave you alone,” Kyran replied honestly. “You slept very soundly, and I felt you were very close to me. I was worried I might not have the chance anymore if I hung up the call.”

Deirdre was rendered speechless. Her face turned red with embarrassment, and she was tongue-tied.

At the same time, the doorbell rang.

“Are you awake, Miss McKinnon?”

Deirdre collected her hair behind her ears and went to open the door. When Declan saw Deirdre’s face, he was stunned.

“Are you sick, Miss McKinnon?”

“Huh? No, I’m not sick.” Deirdre blinked. “Why would you ask like that, Mr. King?”

“If you’re not sick, why is your face