Chapter 18

He remembered that Naomi had called him last year. He was in a meeting at the time and had asked Jason to return the call, but she had said that everything was fine. Later, he went on a business trip. Observing Brendan's change in expression after saying what she had been holding back, Bailey turned to Naomi and said, "Naomi, get some rest. I'll come and visit you later." After Bailey left, Naomi noticed that Brendan had remained silent with a stern expression the whole time. She resumed her usual composure and remarked, "Alright, don't look so stern. With a wife as considerate as me, you should be happy." Then, she added, "Don't mention Bailey next time. There are many things you don't know, and doing that would upset her." It wasn't acceptable for outsiders to talk about it, let alone someone close to her. Naomi dismissed Brendan's indifference. He held the back of her neck and suddenly pulled her closer. "Naomi, do you still have feelings for me?" Observing Naomi, thinking