Chapter 727

Seeing that Samuel was troubled, Brendan didn't press the matter; he understood that the final decision rested with Naomi. However, he still hoped that Samuel and Dennis would agree to let her go. He said, "I'll discuss it with Naomi later." Samuel picked up the cutlery and served Brendan food, just like he had when the latter had been a child. However, his heart was weighed down by sadness. If Naomi left too, they would be lonely in their old age, with none of their children around. After that, he and Brendan talked about company matters while they ate. Once they finished, they each returned to their respective offices. Brendan hadn't made a single accusatory comment, which made Samuel feel even more sorry for him. Samuel couldn't bear to tell him anything more, fearing it might cause him more pain. On the other hand, Brendan was calm but conflicted. He couldn't fully accept that Nancy and Thomas had taken all the blame. This inner turmoil made it hard for him to face Samuel an