Chapter 263

Brendan stepped backward unconsciously. He opened the door to its widest. Light flooded the corridor. When Chloe saw that there was someone beside Brendan, her expression changed. She stopped crying immediately. She stared at Naomi in surprise and greeted her, "Naomi." Chloe couldn't figure out why Brendan had brought Naomi with him or why the latter had even agreed to come. Naomi made a noise of acknowledgment. She looked into their house. It was extremely messy. They didn't have much furniture in the first place, and what little they did have was in smithereens. When Chloe saw Naomi, she felt uncomfortable. However, she still asked politely, "Brendan, Naomi, why don't you come in?" If Brendan had come alone, she would've pulled him in right away. Brendan was silent. Naomi responded generously, "Since we're already here, let's go in and take a look." Chloe stood aside to let them in. Brendan held Naomi's hand and led her into the house. Chloe said embarrassedly, "After