People always said that a leopard couldn’t change its spots. Even though Keith had decided to lay low for a while because of what he had done, he had given in to his desire. One could imagine what had happened to Deirdre when she had fallen into his hands.

Declan’s face sank. He instantly understood what Deirdre had gone through. Therefore, he said calmly, “Don’t worry about Keith. I know exactly what to do with him.”

Brendan did not say anything, and Declan added with a frown, “Besides, I want to know why you’re letting her order you around like a dog.”

Brendan snubbed the cigarette when he heard Declan’s question. However, it took him a long while before he parted his lips and said, “Charlene has Ophelia’s photo in her hands.”

“Ophelia?” The name rang a bell. Declan searched his memory for a while before he jerked his head up. “Isn’t that Miss McKinnon’s mother? I thought she was…”

“She’s still alive.”

Declan was stunned. If his memory served him right, the reason Deirdre hated