Chapter 257

In front of the dinner table, they conversed occasionally. While Jennifer did her chores beside them, the smile on her face never faltered, not even for a second. Two years had passed. Now, they had finally made it through and could now enjoy the fruits of a happy marriage. Half an hour later, they finished their supper and returned upstairs. Brendan held his clothes and asked Naomi to shower with him. Naomi sat in front of the laptop and said, "I need to handle some stuff. Go yourself." Brendan went over to annoy her for a bit. Naomi didn't know whether to laugh or cry at her antics. He said he'd accompany her after his shower. Only then did he let go of her and head to the bathroom. When he came out of the bathroom, he saw that Naomi had put on her glasses and sat in front of the desk. Brendan rubbed his drying hair and threw the towel aside. He combed it backward and went over to hug Naomi from behind. He placed his chin on her shoulder and nuzzled her cheeks. "I've fi