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.

stepped out of the bathroom, freshly showered. Brendan emerged from another bathroom, having just finished

his gaze lingered on Naomi. She wore a black silk robe that complemented her fair skin. The

Brendan stopped drying his hair. All this while, Naomi didn’t even glance at him. She walked to the desk

walked over to Naomi.

in his

me at the resort two

had vowed to return the favor to Brendan for dealing with

after that they never

Charles‘ trial is tomorrow, but

expression darkened. “How generous of

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

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

business trips, she had to spend several days in the hospital getting IV drips. Each time Charles crossed her mind, she

to pass away filled with despair and hatred. After all, Charles was still a young boy when