Chapter 1293 She Wants to Escape

Brendan's eyes betrayed his inner turmoil as emotions filled his typically serene, black gaze. "But I still can't be too invested in you now. I want to deal with Deirdre's matter first, then I'll think about it," he said. Emily nodded hurriedly—she had been working so hard for this day! "Of course, Mr. Brighthall... No, Bren. I will wait for you until you agree to be with me and marry me." When Emily addressed him as 'Bren', Brendan suddenly had mixed feelings. He vaguely remembered that there was a person who once called him Bren. What did he feel at that time? He was even more excited and elated—the kind of happiness that radiated from his head to the tips of his toes. But it had been so long that he had forgotten who that person was. But it wouldn't have been Deirdre. Brendan pushed Emily away. "In that case, just give me some time. It's getting late. I'll take you back." Then, the two left the corridor. Deirdre saw through the crack of the door that the two blurred embracing