Chapter 45


    Chapter 45


    Naomi chuckled softly. "I understand, Ms. Logan. If any of your friends need a divorcewyer, feel free to contact me."


    Annie responded with enthusiasm, "Absolutely, Ms. Goodwin. With your dedication and professionalism, you''ll be the first person I''ll think of for any legal matters in the future."


    Expressing her gratitude, Naomi replied, "Thank you in advance, Ms. Logan."


    As their conversation concluded, Naomi retrieved her car keys and noticed Brendan emerging from an ordinary watch store across the street. Chloe''s brother, Caleb Yates, was engaged in conversation with him, while Chloe herself stood beside them with a sweet smile.


    "Brendan, you''re so clever. Even my sister couldn''t solve the math problem this morning."


    "Brendan, can we have pasta for lunch?"


    "Brendan..."


    Despite the distance, Naomi could discern the nature of their conversation from their expressive faces.


    Brendan appeared to be thoroughly enjoying himself on this festive asion.


    Observing Naomi''s momentary pause, Annie followed her gaze and inquired, "Ms. Goodwin, do you know that family across the street?"


    Caleb was chatting enthusiastically with Brendan, while Chloe looked blissful as she stood beside them. To any onlooker, they seemed like a harmonious family of three.


    With a self-deprecating smile, Naomi casually replied. "They are just acquaintances of mine."Text content ? N?velDrama.Org.


    That was indeed the extent of her rtionship with Brendan.


    Shifting her gaze, Annie added, "That man has quite the presence and charisma. Thedy beside him doesn''t seem to match up to him."


    Naomi giggled. "Different strokes for different folks, I guess."


    As Naomi opened her car door, Annie hastily added, "You''ve spent your whole morning with me, Ms Goodwin. You should hurry home for the holidays! Whenever you have the time, I''ll treat you to a meal."


    "Sure, that sounds like a n," Naomi agreed.


    After bidding farewell to her client, Naomi drove away. She then noticed that Brendan was helping Chloe and Caleb with their car doors,/ In their two years of marriage, he had never once opened a car door for her.


    A sardonic yet resigned smile yed on her lips. She resisted the urge to call and check on Brendan. Instead, she stepped on the elerator and sped home.


    As she entered the house, Christine noticed Naomi''s solo return and expressed her disappointment. "Why Chapter 45


    O isn''t Brendan with you? You both have a day off today. Couldn''t you have nned a trip together or something?"


    Naomi replied casually, "He''s busy."


    "You should still enjoy life even if you''re busy with work!" Christine continued, "Didn''t Brendan defend yourst time? Haven''t your rtionship progressed?"


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    Avoiding the matters rted to Brendan, Naomi swiftly changed the topic. "Mom, what dishes have you prepared today? And where''s Dad? How''s the project he mentionedst time? Do you guys want me to take a look?"


    Having spent her breaks and internships at her family''spany before graduation, Naomi was well-versed in thepany''s affairs.


    Christine responded, "Your favorite dishes are all here. For work matters, ask your dad. He''s in the study. "M a. in Spathe Pond N?vel._''t website on G??gle to ess chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "Alright," Naomi agreed and headed upstairs.


    After a brief conversation in the study, Dennis and Naomi went downstairs to eat.


    After lunch, Naomi retired to her room to get some rest.


    Around three in the afternoon, when she opened her eyes after a nap, she saw Brendan dressed in a dark suit sitting on the adjacent sofa.


    "Are you awake now?" he asked. Act Fast: Free Bonus Time is Running Out!


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