He sounded like he was asking but also like he was gauging her reaction.

Deirdre held back her tears by force, shook her head, and said, “I’m not… I’m just caught by surprise. I thought that I wouldn’t be able to get pregnant for the rest of my life because of my weak body.”

Brendan smiled and said, “You’re blessed, so we can have the chance to have a child together.”

Deirdre feigned a smile.

The doctor said, “Miss McKinnon’s health is not too good, so she must exercise caution during her pregnancy. She will need to maintain her emotional stability and rest more. The first trimester is going to be risky.”

Brendan nodded strenuously and memorized everything that the doctor told them. He sought the doctor’s help to prescribe some health supplements, held her hand, and walked out of the hospital.

While getting into the car, Brendan had not forgotten about Deirdre’s unusual reaction. He refused to believe that Deirdre was just caught by surprise, but he did not attempt to pry for mo