Boomerang Love

Chapter 47

Observing Naomi’s retreating figure, Brendan’s countenance gradually darkened.

He was keenly aware that this wasn’t the Naomi he was familiar with and that something was weighing on her mind. An underlying tension lingered beneath her smiles and warmth.

When Naomi returned from the guest room, Brendan was already lounging on the bed after his shower. Pulling out a chair by the desk, Naomi remarked, “I still have some case files to review. You should rest first.”

Setting aside the book he held, Brendan scrutinized her and inquired, “So, you’re not in the mood to do it today?”

Despite six hours passing by since the afternoon, Naomi hadn’t engaged in her usual banter. Normally, she would weave in playful remarks and tease him whenever she could.

Anticipating Naomi’s usual lines, Brendan found himself surprised as she disclosed her need to review some case files.

dwells on such matters

in the case files she held, she paid minimal

left the bed and approached her. Gently pinching her face,

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Brendan effortlessly

and chucked, “I’m cutting you some slack today. But you’re missing my usual teasing, aren’t you?” she playfully continued,

Brendan held her face

was caught off guard by his action. After she regained her balance, she teased, “It

“Naomi, stop being cryptic.”

Naomi snorted. Just because she hadn’t said much today, she had been accused of

hissed, “Do I need to plead for

darkened, and he pinched her face once more.

away and blurted, “I saw you when I was out discussing

that brief statement, she avoided delving into specifics.

swiftly understood what she meant. He knew she

Chapter 47

earlier aggression dissipated. He explained, “I owe

that before.”

I have the right to be upset and the right not