Boomerang Love

Chapter 173

As Naomi was tying her hair, she heard the door open. “Has your mom left?”

Brendan unbuttoned his shirt and looked at her, saying, “Isn’t she your mom too?”

Naomi chuckled and replied, “So we’re engaging in wordplay now.

She stretched her neck and continued, “After spending all afternoon in the car, I need to freshen up.” With

her clothes in hand, Naomi made her way to the bathroom.

Meanwhile, Brendan’s gaze lingered on the jewelry set on Naomi’s dressing table.

He rubbed his temples as he thought of the necklace he had given to Chloe in a fit of anger. However, Naomi didn’t mention the necklace or argue with him, which left Brendan feeling uneasy.

bathroom, freshly showered. Brendan emerged

Naomi. She wore a black silk robe that complemented her fair

All this while, Naomi didn’t even glance at him. She walked to the desk and picked up a

on the nearby table and walked over to

her in his

the resort two days ago? Isn’t it time to fulfill it

vowed to return the favor to Brendan for dealing

the days after that

seriously, “I’m busy. Charles‘ trial is tomorrow, but I’m unsure what the judge’s verdict will be. Why don’t

“How generous of

displeased when Brendan was absent, yet

in her hands, saying, “Charles‘ case is my first dive into criminal law, and

she had to spend several days in the hospital getting IV drips. Each

to experience the beauty and wonders of life, rather than to pass away filled with despair