As Madame Brighthall was speaking, she raised her head and said, “Did you manage to get Deirdre back?”

Brendan was surprised.

Madame Brighthall said, “Your situation caused such a huge commotion that everyone knew about it. Even if I stay idle at home, I’m bound to find out.”

At the mention of Deirdre, Brendan’s expression was tainted with a gentleness that was barely discernible.

“Hmm, she is back,” said Brendan. “I suppose you can consider my visit today to be for this matter as well.”

Madame Brighthall looked up while Brendan smirked. “You’re going to be a grandmother.”

Madame Brighthall’s usually calm expression was filled with astonishment upon hearing that. Soon afterward, there was joy but also a tinge of mockery. “You’re going around in circles, but here you are back in the same spot. I remember that Deirdre used to be pregnant in the past, but you weren’t planning to let her keep the baby at the time, right? Thus, she came running to me and used the excuse of keeping me