Chapter 175

Naomi didn't expect Brendan to bring up the subject. She glanced at him and smiled. "Did you think I would cause trouble? Are you waiting for me to confront Chloe and retrieve the necklace?" Before Brendan could reply, Naomi continued, "Please don't say that you gave the necklace to Chloe to spite me. If you like—" "Time for bed," Brendan interjected before she could finish speaking. Next, he pulled Naomi into a tight embrace. Naomi remained silent while being cradled in Brendan's arms. After a moment, she lifted her head to meet his gaze. "It seems you are more troubled than me, Brendan." With that, Naomi closed her eyes. Brendan lowered his gaze to her. Her long lashes brushed against her closed eyelids. Seeing that Naomi didn't try to escape from his embrace, Brendan adjusted their positions so that he could hug her tightly. He cradled the back of her neck with one hand while the other gently wrapped her waist. Naomi firmly held Brendan's hand and said, "I'm really on my