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 from another bathroom, having just finished

Naomi. She wore a black silk

Naomi didn’t even glance at him. She walked to the desk and picked up a pen and paper to jot down her

and walked over to Naomi. He leaned

her in

resort two days ago? Isn’t it time

favor to Brendan for dealing with Gwendolyn.But

after that

exhaled deeply, Naomi waved him off and said seriously, “I’m busy. Charles‘ trial is tomorrow, but I’m unsure what the judge’s verdict

expression darkened. “How

displeased when Brendan was absent, yet upon his

is my first dive into criminal law, and the first case dealing with life–and–death matter. I’ve spent a lot of time and

spend several days in the hospital getting IV drips. Each time Charles crossed her mind, she felt an urge

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