Chapter 17

Before Jason could finish speaking, Naomi's phone rang. It was a call from a client, Ian Obel. Naomi answered the phone and said, "Hello, Mr. Obel." The client began to complain, seemingly endlessly. Jason had no chance to tell Naomi what he wanted to say. Considering her use of "your boss" earlier, he felt that a clear distance had emerged between her and Brendan. Around ten minutes later, the car stopped in front of the law firm. Still on the call, Naomi thanked Jason for the ride and headed upstairs. That evening, when Brendan returned to Yellowind Bay, Naomi had already left on a business trip. Brendan returned home for the next three days, but Naomi remained in Belvoria for her work. This time, Brendan felt the loneliness. On Saturday afternoon, when most people were off work, Naomi returned from her business trip and went straight to the law firm for an overtime. Being a lawyer often meant irregular working hours. Engrossed in organizing case files, Naomi lost tr