Chapter 23

On Saturday, it was Johnson's birthday. Naomi had to work until late that day. She was just about to leave her client's office to go home and change her clothes when she received a call from Jason. She could see Brendan's car by the roadside when she went downstairs. When she had been admitted to the hospital a few days ago, they had fought after Heather had told Brendan about the check. Since then, their relationship had gotten better. After opening the car door, Naomi raised her eyebrows and praised, "You look great today." "I always look great," Brendan answered. "You have no sense of shame," Naomi said, smiling. When Brendan and Naomi arrived at the hotel around six o'clock, the other guests had already arrived. Naomi and Brendan greeted and congratulated Johnson. After that, Brendan stayed by Naomi's side. Christine's eyes turned red. She was touched to see them being so close in public for the first time after being married for two years. She felt like Naomi was finally