“Besides, every piece of evidence points to the fact that Charlene abducted you, so there's no way he would help her. I guess he’s just trying to redeem himself. That’s why he gave the evidence to the police.”

Deirdre found the remark to be saddening and amusing.

Brendan’s effort was completely worthless. Moreover, his repentance came two years too late.

If it came a little earlier, if her mother was still alive, perhaps she could pretend that nothing had happened and live a peaceful life.