Chapter 74 Where Did You Hide Deirdre Charlene covered her mouth in a haste, as if she had misspoken. She then explained. in a flurry, âNoâ¦
Ms. McKinnon didnât do that on purpose. Itâs possible that she loved Brendan too much at the time and did it out of spite⦠I choose to forgive her!â
âWhy are you still putting in a good word for her when she almost crippled your feg? Youâre too kind, Charlene!â Madam Brighthall looked at Deirdre as if she was protecting a young child. She said in a voice tainted with anger, âI didnât expect that youâd not only enjoy ruining a coupleâs happy marriage but youâd also hurt people. despite your young age. I was still rather fond of you when I met you previously.
Leave at once! Donât let me see you again from now on!â
Madam Brighthall used to be the only person who defended her in the past, but she was protecting the real Charlene now, as she had just ordered Deirdre to leave the villa.
Deirdreâs hands were shaking behind her back, and she lowered her head. âIâm sorry âIâm sorry that I disgust you. Itâs fortunate that Iâm disfigured, and itâs good that your have no idea that I was the same Charlene who kept you company for two years. Otherwise, youâd be really disappointed.
Madam Brighthall was blinded by rage. âDo you think that your apology can change anything? You should have acted differently right from the start!â
Deirdreâs eyes reddened with tears. She stopped explaining herself and walked outside step by step with determination.
Samâs phone had been snatched by Charlene, so he headed elsewhere to make a call, missing the departing Deirdre by coincidence. By the time he came back, Brendan had already rushed over in his car.
He dashed into the living hall and found Madam Brighthall sitting on the sofa and holding her chest. Her face was green with rage, while Charlene was pouring water next to her with a concerned expression, trying to soothe Madam Brighthall.
Noticing that Brendan was back, Charlene assumed a helpless, grievous expression. âBrenâ¦â
Brendan refused to take even one glance at her. âWhereâs Deirdre!â
He looked about the house and could not find any trace of the woman. His dark pupils constricted as he expressed his uneasiness. He then took a long stride in preparation to head upstairs abruptly.
âDonât go upstairs! Sheâs not here!â Madam Brighthall looked up at Brendan after she recovered slightly. âYou came rushing from the company in a flurry, and the first thing you did upon arriving was look for your mistress. Do you still have any respect for our family and Charlene? Brendan, youâve always been a sensible child. How could you do something so immoral!â
Brendanâs mind went blank. The only thought on his mind was, âDeirdre is not around. Sheâs not upstairs, and sheâs not downstairs. Where is she then?â
âWhere did you hide Deirdre?â
âNonsense!â Madam Brighthall slapped the table loudly, breathing heavily. âBren, do you think that I have no control over you now that youâre an adult? How can you speak to me in that tone?â
Charlene said with red eyes, âDonât anger your mother anymore, Bren. Her body is unwell, and she was complaining about a headache constantly earlier.â
âYouâre the one who brought my mother here, right?â Brendan shifted his gaze to her, his dark eyes filled with coldness and bluntness.
Charlene could not help trembling, as she had never seen him looking at her that way. It felt as if he was looking at a stranger.
She was startled, but before she could respond, Madam Brighthall stood up and shielded Charlene behind her. âWhy are you being so fierce to her? Charlene didnât bring me here. I discovered your misdeed by myself. Do you think that youâre keeping a secret when you stow away your mistress in the villa? Brendan, I can see that you still have no idea what your mistake is. Do you think youâre worthy of Charleneâs love and loyalty in the past four years? Have you forgotten what I taught you!â
Brendan felt troubled. His fists were tightly clenched, and he was suppressing his anger with great effort. He thought about blind Deirdre having to confront his motherâs punitive expedition by herself and how terrible the experience must have been for her.âMother, I will explain this matter to you afterward, but you must tell me now! Where is Deirdre?â