Chapter 121 Returning to the Villa He had no idea what it was, but it felt as if something was torn from his heart when it vanished so suddenly.
âMr. Brighthall.â His driver was there to pick him up. âWhat happened?â
âNothing.â He turned around and said, âLetâs go.â
Deirdre went straight to check on the box as soon as she woke up. Bliss was in there, but she could not see, so she could only feel around for the puppy with her hands. The puppy seemed to be sleeping and it would snore occasionally.
It was awakened upon sensing Deirdreâs presence and it licked her fingers while it barked twice.
Deirdre chuckled because it really was adorable.
âMs. McKinnon.â
Sam came in for his shift and felt pleased deep down to find Deirdre smiling at Bliss in the box. âHave you had breakfast?â
âIâm not in a rush to have breakfast.â Deirdre rubbed the puppyâs fur. âLetâs get some milk for it.â
Deirdre took the puppy outside to get some sun when it was full from the milk and satisfied. The sound of a car driving into the courtyard ahead was heard as she sat by the door.
Deirdre was stunned for a moment. The car drove until it was right in front of her and stopped a short distance away from her. Brendanâs voice could be clearly heard, and he sounded concerned. âBe careful when you get out of the car. Donât hurt yourself.â
Charlene said tenderly, âIâm not that weak. Could I fall while taking a few steps toward the house?
Youâre making a big fuss out of a trivial matter.â
âI care about you.â
It was a harmonious, loving conversation, and Deirdre did not wish to eavesdrop. She held Bliss in her arms, ready to head into the house, when she heard Charleneâs voice.
âMs. McKinnon.â Charlene sounded like she was conflicted before she chuckled magnanimously. âit has been a long time since we last met each other.â
Deirdreâs expression was icy. Bliss began growling at Charlene in her arms for some unknown reason, so Deirdre hastily covered its mouth.
Charlene appeared to be scared out of her wits. She backed away and leaned into Brendanâs arms, her eyes red with tears. She said with a fake smile, âIs that Ms. McKinnonâs new pet⦠Itâs rather lively. Just a little terrifying.â
Brendanâs dark eyes turned cold instantly. âDeirdre, train your dog properly. If it growls at Charlene again, weâre getting rid of it.â
Deirdre bit her lower tip tightly and returned to the living room swiftly to stuff Bliss into the box. She had no idea why Bliss would suddenly bark, as Bliss had always been mild-tempered. She comforted the puppy softly and took it to her room.
After leaving her room, she found Brendan and Charlene already engaged in a lively conversation in the living room. As she stood on the second floor, Deirdre was unsure if she should head downstairs.
Brendan caught her off guard when he took a glance at her. âAre your legs broken, or have you lost your voice? Why arenât you coming downstairs to greet us?â
Deirdre took a deep breath and clenched her fists tightly for a short moment before she walked downstairs.
âMs. McKinney.â Her gaze was lowered, and she still could not bring herself to say sorry.
She could not reconcile herself with the situation and she felt aggrieved. It was obvious that Charlene had started everything but she was acting as though she was the victim in this situation and she was taking advantage of the benefits.
Brendan grew impatient from waiting, his expression turning gloomy at once. âWhat did I instruct you to do?â
Deirdre suppressed her tormented feelings and said slowly, âMs. McKinney⦠Iâm sorry for vilifying you over my injured hands. Iâm sorry that youâve been wronged despite being innocent and that I almost put you in harmâs way⦠I swear on my life that I shall die a tragic death if I do it again.â
Charleneâs eyes were smiling, but she feigned a magnanimous expression. âDonât, Ms. McKinnon!
Youâre not supposed to swear on your life. Iâve already let bygones be bygones regarding that incident.
After all, everyone surely makes mistakes. Besides, because of you, my relationship with Brendan keeps growing stronger.â
âYou donât need to flatter her,â Brendan said in an icy tone. âOur relationship has nothing to do with her and it wonât change in the slightest because of her.â