Chapter 133

"I know Brendan came to find you. But Chloe's brother got hit by a car last night. I thought Brendan might return to Ashburgh, so I came over," Ronald explained. Naomi paused at this before a sarcastic smile spread across her face. She had wondered why Brendan disappeared right after she came out of the shower. And now she knew why. Seeing her reaction, Ronald quickly reassured her, "Don't overthink it, Naomi. Maybe my guess was wrong." Actually, he had indeed received news that Brendan left the hotel. He was worried that Naomi might overthink, so he came over. Naomi chuckled. "This isn't the first time. I'm used to it." Ronald shook his head. "Naomi, there's something I need to confess. But you have to promise not to get mad and hit me." Naomi narrowed her gaze. "Go on." "Promise me," Ronald insisted. But one glare from Naomi and he immediately confessed. "When I went to visit you that morning, I heard your call with Maximus and told Brendan about it. I think that was why he