Chapter 844

Oscar felt his chances had improved now that he had agreed to accept Naomi. He was trading 30 years of greiving over the loss of Thomas and Nancy and his separation from Brendan for Dennis' daughter. It wasn't a win in his eyes. Seeing Oscar's stubbornness, Laila soothed him and said, "Alright, we'll take them back. Just don't get so worked up. You'll only suffer if you get emotional." Oscar didn't respond. He stared ahead with determination. His mind was now occupied with strategies to outwit Brendan and take his family back to Jotown. … After leaving the hospital, Brendan let out a deep sigh, feeling a wave of helplessness. After he made a brief stop at the office, he came out to see the sky gradually darkening. Then, he drove back to Yellowind Bay. He didn't mention Oscar's condition to Heather or discuss it with Naomi. It wasn't until that night, when Heather took Bryson to bed, that he took Naomi to their bedroom and pulled her into his arms. With his chin resting on her s