Deirdre was incredulous while Madame Brighthall hastily said, “I know! I know that this request is quite difficult for you, but I don’t know what else to do anymore. He is acting very indifferent toward the surgery. If you can see him, perhaps you can set his mind at ease so that he can face the surgery with a stable mind. Will you do it? I’m begging you!”

Deirdre was confused by Madame Brighthall’s arduous pleading. “Why do you think that my act of meeting me will give him peace of mind, Madame Brighthall?”

Madame Brighthall said with a bitter smile, “That’s because he has been tracking your whereabouts all this time.”

Deirdre was stunned.

Madame Brigthhall continued. “Brendan knows that you’re alive.

“He knows of the places that you’ve been to as well. However, it is very apparent that he has yet to meet you, and that is why he has given up all hope. Yet, this surgery is crucial. As a mother, I can’t do anything while my son doesn’t care about his survivability. He doesn’t have