Chapter 51
“Do you have a death wish? Let me tell you, Naomi will be my only daughter–in–law. So, you can put away any other ideas. If you dare to divorce Naomi, Just wait and see how your father deals with you. Don’t even think about getting a penny from us,” Heather yelled.
Heather’s loud scolding made Brendan rub his nose bridge impatiently.
“I didn’t leave. I’m at home,” he said.
On the other end, Heather paused. She regained her composure and said, “If you’re at home, go and comfort Naomi. There’s nothing embarrassing about a man comforting his wife.
“Also, now that Thanksgiving has passed, the year is about to end. I don’t expect to have any grandchildren this year, but at least make sure that Naomi gets pregnant before the new year. Otherwise, people will talk.”
Even if others didn’t say anything, Heather herself was having doubts.
It had been over two years. Why hadn’t Naomi conceived yet? The results from her check–ups were normal. Could it really be a problem with Brendan?
Brendan remained silent.
Heather continued, “Are you even listening to me, Brendan? Hurry and go comfort Naomi. When a married couple quarrels, it’s always better to make up..
Before Heather could finish nagging, Brendan hung up the phone. If he were to let her continue, Heather wouldn’t stop nagging even until the next morning.
Brendan tossed his phone onto the bedside table. He glanced at the bedroom door.
Thinking about how indifferent Naomi had been just now, he lazily reclined on the bed.
Two days ago, he had already humbled himself and went to the Goodwin family’s residence. He had no plans to set aside his dignity every time.
In the bedroom opposite, Naomi wore a pair of black–framed glasses, engrossed in her work. She had no
Brendan.
time to think.te, Naomi
She had also forgotten about the matter of having children.
The next morning, after Naomi got ready for work, she opened the bedroom door and saw Brendan exiting the bedroom opposite from hers in his pajamas.
Naomi exclaimed, “You didn’t go out yesterday? I wrongly accused you in front of your mother.”
Naomi was straightforward as usual, and Brendan gave her a disdainful look.
Since Naomi had initiated the conversation, Brendan took the opportunity to ask, “Everyone’s resting
Brendan’s face darkened. He was being mocked again. However, he had to admit that he had never given Naomi any money or gifts during the two years of their marriage,
Brendan’s expression changed immediately. He grabbed her chin and said, “Naomi, if you were a man,
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