Chapter 223

"Oh, it's you!" When Naomi saw Brendan approaching, she greeted him with a smile. Brendan took his time to walk over. Naomi stared at him for a while before slurring, "Congratulations!" Brendan's expression darkened. "That's it?" They hadn't seen each other for half a month, and this was all she had to say to him? Seeing Brendan's gloomy look, Naomi thought about how happy Sophia must be tonight. She and Brendan had been making rounds, toasting people. They made it look like the gathering was to celebrate their engagement. So Naomi said, "You two look cute together." Brendan's expression grew more unpleasant at that. Sensing Brendan's silence and considering that he was now someone else's boyfriend, Naomi excused herself by saying, "I'll head back in." But as she passed by Brendan, he grabbed her arm and forcefully pushed her back. Her back hit the railing behind her, and Naomi winced in pain. Her tipsiness vanished instantly. If the railing behind her had been a bit lower, sh