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. Shortly after, Naomi stepped out of the bathroom, freshly showered. Brendan emerged from another bathroom, having just finished his shower as well. As he dried his hair with the towel, his gaze lingered on Naomi. She wore a black silk robe that complemented her fair skin. The loosely fastened sash around her waist further accent