Chapter 189
Deep down, Heather knew better than anyone else that Naomi and Brendan’s relationship was rocky. That was why she had this idea.
There was a saying that people with insecurities tended to be more showy. Right now, Heather was being
a typical example of this saying.
Moreover, she had found out about Maximus asking Naomi’s favor to settle the issue with the workers”
wages and project payment. She was merely choosing to say nothing of it for now.
Heather accepted Maximus’s invitation, Naomi put her palm to her forehead, but had no choice but to tag
along.
Maximus was a notable man. Thus, Ryan chose a quiet restaurant with an exquisite environment. Most of
their patrons were people like Maximus.
A waitress served some drinks to them in the private room. Maximus instructed caringly, “Please get this
lady a glass of milk. Thank you!”
Naomi had just come out from the maternity and baby store. So, Maximus was being more thoughtful.
It was clear to Naomi that he was most likely misunderstanding the situation. He had the impression that
she was pregnant.
To her, the issue wasn’t whether Maximus misunderstood the situation. She felt more awkward seeing
Heather making a fuss, as if she was already with child.
There hadn’t been any changes in her yet. What was going to happen if she ended up not getting pregnant?
Despite noticing Maximus’s misunderstanding, Heather didn’t bother to explain. She simply smiled and
said, “You are just like your usual self, Maximus–so attentive and caring.”
As Heather praised Maximus, she couldn’t help but think about how great it would be if Brendan was half
as attentive and patient as Maximus.
If only he were, she would probably already have her grandchild by now.
Maximus smiled. He looked at Naomi and said, “Naomi, I saw you coming out from the maternity and
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