Chapter 11

"Of course you're sweet." Naomi added, "Then, why aren't you tempted? Why won't you make a baby with me?" Brendan held her up and headed to the bathroom. "Let's make a baby." Naomi smiled happily. "Thanks, Mr. Ludwig." However, as soon as Brendan placed her in the bathtub, Naomi fell asleep. Brendan was going to compromise and sleep with her. But now, he looked very unhappy. He felt like he had been fooled. ... The next morning, when Naomi woke up, she had a splitting headache. She couldn't remember what had happened last night. Brendan wasn't in bed with her anymore. For the next few days, Naomi couldn't get in touch with Brendan, just like before. When Heather called to ask about them, Naomi sent Brendan a message. Soon after, Jason called her back, saying that Brendan had gone on a business trip. On Friday evening, after all her colleagues had left the law firm, Naomi was still working late. As she sifted through documents, her phone suddenly rang on the desk. She picked it up without looking up. Seeing the name "Brendan" on the screen, she stopped working for a moment. After being married for two years, this was the first time Brendan had called her. Realizing the time was almost 8:00 pm, Naomi answered the phone. "Back from your business trip?" On the other end, Brendan responded indifferently, "Yes." "You must be at home, right? Go and take a shower. I'll be home after you're done," Naomi said. Brendan immediately became upset. Then, he quickly hung up the phone. The phone landed with a loud thud as he impatiently threw it onto the dashboard. He really wanted to see what Naomi was thinking all day. After he hung up the phone, Naomi didn't take it to heart. She packed up her documents. Then, she grabbed her bag and left work. A short while later, Naomi put on her high heels and went downstairs. At the entrance, she immediately spotted Brendan's limited edition Maybach. The car was flashy, and its "666" license plate even more so. She thought that it was Heather who had come to pick her up, but she didn't see her getting out to open the door for her. So, she knew Brendan had come to get her himself. In their two years of marriage, this was the first time Brendan had come alone to pick her up. Brendan used to pick her up often before, but after "that incident", they didn't get along well anymore. Naomi opened the passenger side door and sat down with a smile. "Did you come straight from the airport?" "Yeah." Brendan glanced at her indifferently. As soon as she buckled up, he started the car. Brendan had called her, and he had even picked her up personally today. When the car started moving, Naomi put her chin in her hand and looked at Brendan. Seeing Naomi's smiling eyes, Brendan lifted his right hand and pressed his fingers on her forehead. "Don't look at me like that." Naomi replied, "I just like you!" Brendan's left hand shook on the steering wheel, and the whole car shook a little too. His reaction made Naomi laugh even more. Then, she looked down at his lower body and teased, "Brendan, you're erect." Brendan was at a loss for words. He pinched her face with his right hand and made her look at the front. "Are you even a woman?" Naomi replied, "Why don't you check when we get back?" Brendan retorted, "You really have no shame." Seeing Brendan's ears turn slightly red, Naomi was bubbling with joy. He was usually very commanding and influential, but just a couple of flirty words made him blush. Brendan was especially annoyed by Naomi's laughing face. So, every time Naomi looked at him, Brendan would push her away, not letting her look at him. Naomi's law firm was about an hour's drive from Yellowind Bay. After teasing Brendan and him not letting her look at him, Naomi stretched her arms out and decided to take a nap. The autumn weather was comfortably cool, and the scenery on the way home was warm and cozy. Brendan held the steering wheel with both hands and took a quick look at Naomi lying next to him. Thinking about her cheeky words earlier, he couldn't help but smile slightly. Naomi really had a thick skin. If she claimed to be the second most shameless in the world, no one would dare to claim the first. Half an hour later, the car stopped in the yard. Brendan unbuckled his seatbelt and was about to wake up Naomi. Suddenly, the phone he had thrown aside started ringing. He picked it up and saw it was a call from Chloe. His face suddenly looked more serious. Still, he answered the call. As soon as Brendan answered, he heard Chloe crying. "Brendan, my mom suddenly got sick. We called 911, but the doctor hasn't arrived yet. Brendan, I'm so scared! I don't know what to do now." Chloe was sobbing on the other end. Before Brendan could say anything, Naomi's eyes fluttered open.