Chapter 43

Dennis and Christine found themselves baffled by the situation. They concluded that it was their responsibility to personally guide their daughter, Naomi. Otherwise, the constant indulgence from everyone in the household might lead her down a troublesome path. Brendan chauffeured them home, and during the ride back, the couple flanked Naomi and gave her a stern lecture. "Young lady, we sent you to study law to champion justice. As a lawyer, how is it that you yourself would break the law? Why would you go to someone else's house to start a fight?" Christine questioned solemnly. Naomi was unwilling to entertain these words. She retorted, "Doesn't Madelyn know that assaulting people is against the law? Why should I follow the rules when she doesn't?" Christine responded, "Then, you should pursue legal procedures and sue her!" With a sneer, Naomi remarked, "And after going through all that trouble, I'd just get an apology from her and maybe compensation for the medical expenses