Chapter 473

It was frustrating. Naomi gave Bryson her all. Besides her work, he occupied her entire life. However, she couldn't take on the role of a father. No matter how much love she gave, it could never replace paternal love. Bryson's longing for a father was something she could never fulfill. … During the office's debriefing meeting at noon, Naomi's phone suddenly vibrated. Naomi glanced down. When she saw it was a call from Brendan, she picked up the phone and went to a safety exit to answer the call. As soon as she answered, Brendan's voice came awkwardly through the line. "My dear, can you transfer some money to me?" He didn't have the nerve to call her "my dear". But he reverted to the term because he was short on money. "What did you say?" Naomi thought she was hearing things. Brendan explained from the other end of the call, "I'm at the gas station. I don't have money to pay for fuel." Naomi was rendered speechless. Brendan continued, "I gave you all my assets, remembe