Chapter 471

Brendan unknowingly drove to the Goodwin residence. He got out of the car and leaned against it, looking toward Naomi's room. It had been three days since he last saw her, and four days since he saw Bryson. He took out a pack of cigarettes and a lighter from his pocket. He lit one and exhaled, feeling slightly better after it. "What are you doing outside my house at this hour?" Naomi's voice suddenly sounded. Brendan turned around to see her standing next to him. He quickly stubbed out the cigarette and tossed it in the trash can. Naomi asked, "Is there something you need?" Brendan replied nonchalantly, "Just here to see you." He did come to see her, but he hadn't expected to bump into her at the gate like this. Naomi glanced at his car and began to speak. "You're blocking the…" Before Naomi could finish her sentence, Brendan grabbed her arm and pulled her into a tight hug. Naomi was caught off guard by his sudden embrace. Brendan tiredly admitted, "I'm a bit tired." Na