Chapter 737

Brendan got out of the car after Naomi, after which he saw Christine beaming at him. He returned the smile. "Hi, Mom." Her smile widened when he called her "Mom". She said, "Look at you! You should sleep in the bedroom if you're here. Why would the two of you spend the night in the car?" She turned to nag at Naomi. "Naomi, this better not happen again. What if you catch a cold?" Christine felt relieved and less guilty after hearing Brendan acknowledge her as his mother-in-law. Brendan immediately came to Naomi's defense in front of Christine. He explained that he was at fault for holding Naomi back, and he added, "Mom, are you taking Bryson to school? I'll give you a lift." Christine asked, "Will that delay your work?" He smiled. "It won't." Then, he held the car door for Christine and Bryson. Since Brendan was Bryson's dad, and considering the two of them had not met in two years, Christine readily accepted his offer and got into his car with Bryson. This way, she could offer