Chapter 773

It was just that Brendan tended to keep his worries to himself a lot. But Naomi understood him. She understood it all. After all, they had known each other for almost 30 years. More than that, they were no longer in their teens or 20s, when they had been impulsive and carefree. She continued rubbing his back. She said, "I get it, Brendan. I do." She always had. In response to Naomi's consolation, Brendan pulled her in even tighter. He landed his lips on her ears, and then on her neck. When he kissed her on the cheek, she cupped his face in her hands. With that, he leaned forward and pressed his lips against hers. With one hand on her waist and his other hand at the back of her head, Brendan was soon drawn in. With little effort, he picked Naomi off the floor and had her wrap her legs around his waist. Cupping Brendan's face in her hands, she responded to his kiss fervently. As Brendan lay her down in bed, he said, "I love you, Naomi." Naomi cupped his face in her hands