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.

after, Naomi stepped out of the bathroom, freshly showered. Brendan emerged from

the towel, his gaze lingered on Naomi. She wore a black silk robe that complemented her fair skin. The loosely fastened sash around

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

table and walked over to Naomi. He

in

promise you made me at the resort two days

to return the favor to Brendan for dealing with Gwendolyn.But

that they

deeply, Naomi waved him off and said seriously, “I’m busy. Charles‘ trial is tomorrow, but I’m unsure what the judge’s verdict will be. Why don’t you find Mason and Reuben

expression darkened. “How generous of

was displeased when Brendan was absent,

through the documents in her hands, saying, “Charles‘ case is my first dive into criminal law, and the first case dealing with life–and–death matter. I’ve spent a

in the hospital getting IV

wonders of life, rather than to pass away filled with despair and hatred. After all,