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.

of the bathroom, freshly showered. Brendan emerged from another bathroom,

She wore a black silk

walked to the desk and

tossed the towel on the nearby table and walked

her in

resort two days ago? Isn’t it time to

return the favor to Brendan for dealing with Gwendolyn.But they both got

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 you find Mason and Reuben for

“How generous

displeased when Brendan was absent, yet upon his return, she avoided

sifted 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

the hospital getting IV drips. Each time Charles crossed her mind, she felt an urge to fight for

of life, rather than to pass away filled with despair and hatred. After all, Charles was still a