Chapter 535

Naomi refused, "You don't have to trouble yourself." Brendan had been looking forward to the days when they would get to spend together as a family of three. Even though Naomi hadn't agreed, Brendan drove her and Bryson back to South Lake. He carried Bryson up into the apartment and put him to sleep in his bedroom. Then, Brendan put on an apron and got to work in the kitchen. Naomi was impressed to see Brendan in an apron. She leaned against the door frame and watched him while she munched on an apple. He looked skilled as he butchered and fileted the fish. He was also good at washing and cutting vegetables. Naomi had been aware of Brendan's abilities in the kitchen. To her surprise, he had gotten much better after three years. When Brendan got back to the stove to oil his pan to stir-fry the vegetables, he realized that Naomi was watching him. He asked, "Trying to learn a trick or two?" In response to Brendan's joke, Naomi commented, "You seem pretty good." Brendan app