Chapter 26
When Naomi heard Brendan’s question, she instantly understood his intended meaning.
He knew that Maximus was back and that he had sent her home just now. He was trying to find trouble!
Without giving any excus
excuses or feeling any guilt, Naomi answered without hesitation, “Maximus just came back. He gave me a ride home just now.” Hearing Naomi say Maximus name, Brendan felt angry. “Maximus? The two of you seem so close. Do you know where he lives? It’s not the same route
at all ”
Brendan was so angry just because Naomi had come back a little late. If Naomi hadn’t returned tonight, he would probably have turned the whole of Ashburgh upside down.
Most importantly, after “that incident“, Naomi no longer called him Bred, but Brendan.
Thinking of this made Brendan feel uncomfortable.
Despite Brendan’s bad attitude, Naomi still explained steadily, “I was waiting for a taxi, and he happened to be going home as well.”
Even so, Brendan yelled, “I remember that Mason, Reuben, and the rest were there as well. I’m sure Bailey would have spent time accompanying you too! There were all these people, but you chose to come back with Maximus! I remember telling you to ask James to pick you up!”
Seeing Brendan refusing to give in, Naomi stood her ground too.
If they were to talk about tonight’s matter, Brendan was the one to blame.
Naomi took off her hair clip and threw it on the table. She stared at Brendan as she said, “You left your wife behind after getting a call from another woman! You even went over to see her and accompany her to the hospital!
Where d
do v
you get the courage to yell at me and question me? Maximus wouldn’t have offered to give me a ride if you hadn’t left me behind! “Brendan Ludwig! I think I’ve been too soft on you all this time, and I’ve always overlooked your problems. Do you think I’m easy because of this?
me tell you something. If I leave you for another man one day, it’ll surely be because you’ve pushed me away with your own hands!”
“Let
“Look at you being so righteous ever since Maximus came back! Naomi, how could I trust you not to have any second thoughts like this? Brendan shouted
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