Chapter 46

"Why are you here?" Naomi's surprise was evident. Brendan responded nonchalantly, "Can't I come over for dinner at your place?" Naomi sat up and offered a smile in response. "You seldom came here over the past two years. I'm just a little surprised." Brendan's gaze lingered on Naomi. Despite her smiling demeanor, the odd nuance caught his attention. Naomi got up and made her bed. Brendan was engrossed in a book, so she poured herself a glass of water and delved into her work at the desk. Brendan glanced at Naomi, sensing an underlying unease. Both of them continued to focus on their own tasks until Christine knocked on the door, prompting them to head downstairs for dinner. "Brendan, make yourself at home. Feel free to have more food if you wish," Christine warmly insisted. The amiable atmosphere slightly discomforted him. He had barely visited her family even after marrying Naomi. Work-related discussions unfolded between Brendan and Dennis. Naomi, who typically par