Chapter 1023 Don't Be Overconfident With Brendan's Feelings for You

"If it is a lie, won't it be easily exposed?" Deirdre smiled and pointed to her eyes. "Miss Collins is here to treat my eyes. She is highly skillful and claims that she will let me see again soon. That is why she is here." Ophelia furrowed her eyebrows tightly. "What's going on with them chatting and laughing then?" Deirdre's gaze dimmed momentarily, but she smiled and said, "It's very normal that they are talking to each other. Brendan can't just be cold to Miss Collins. After all, they will still need to discuss treatment methods together." Ophelia's lips moved. In the end, she heaved a sigh and said, "Alright then. You're going to make up excuses to exonerate Brendan no matter what I say anyway. However, I will still need to remind you as your mother. Don't be overconfident with Brendan's feelings for you." Deirdre felt her heart sink abruptly upon hearing her mother's final sentence. She followed Ophelia downstairs afterward, and Emily's laughter came to a stop. "You're awake, Miss McKinnon. How did you sleep last night?" Emily spoke in a concerned tone. Deirdre could not help recalling how Brendan could not come to her room because he had been busy chatting with Emily. She cracked a smile and felt mixed feelings in her heart. "Not bad." "You should rest more in view of your current condition, especially when you're pregnant. Having an adequate sleep is good for your health." "Hmm." Deirdre nodded nonchalantly and took a seat, yet Brendan saw the dark circles under her eyes. He seized the opportunity when he passed her the food to say softly in a concerned tone, "You didn't sleep well last night, huh?" Deirdre's breathing stopped for a brief moment when she sensed the temperature of Brendan's breathing. Soon afterward, her expression turned cold ever so slightly. "Hmm." "What happened?" "The bed isn't comfortable. Let's eat." Deirdre was afraid she would query him for not coming to her room last night if they talked more. They were only collaborators and not husband and wife. However, their actions looked flirtatious in the eyes of an outsider. Emily's gaze was filled with jealousy, and her hands, hidden under the table, were clenching tighter without her notice. By the time she calmed herself, she interrupted the flirtatious ambiance between Brendan and Deirdre without any courtesy. "Are you almost done with breakfast, Mr. Brighthall? We should go." "So early?" "Delicioso's reservation list is always full, and I've only managed to get a reservation for brunch today. Moreover, we're going to meet my senior colleague later. We made the appointment yesterday. Have you forgotten about it?" Deirdre felt as if her chest was cut open. She pursed her lips before she asked, "Where are you going?" She placed down her cutlery and asked seemingly casually, "Are you going out for a meal with Miss Collins?" 'So this is what they talked about last night?' "We're not going out for a meal on purpose but to discuss your treatment method with her senior colleague. We're just going to have a meal while we're at it. Moreover, we'll be back in the afternoon." Emily bit her lips and said smilingly, "Yes, Miss McKinnon. Don't worry. I'm just going to get my senior colleague to help out, and I'm not going out with Mr. Brighthall with just the two of us. I promise I won't go out with Mr. Brighthall with just the two of us!" She spoke in a promising tone as if she was afraid of infuriating Deirdre. Then, she looked at Brendan nervously. Yet, she did not expect that Brendan's smile would grow wider. He stared at Deirdre without blinking and said, "I'll bring you a gift when I return this afternoon." "Sure." Deirdre nodded obediently and stopped speaking but consumed her oats instead. Emily felt very uneasy in her heart. 'Aren't all men afraid of jealous women the most? Why is Brendan so delighted that he can't hold back his joy?' Emily felt gloomy in her heart. She took it upon herself to stand up and said, "I shall wait for you in the car outside, Mr. Brighthall. Please hurry because my senior colleague is only free today."