In a blink of an eye, Benedict was discharged from the hospital. Naomi dared not to visit him the past few days, but she thought that Benedict should have calmed down by now, therefore she came to visit him.
Benedict was eating some fruits the moment Naomi entered.
In order to relieve the awkwardness, Naomi took the initiative to come forward and praise Thea, "Auntie Thea, did you personally handpick these grapes? They look so delicious!"
Thea smiled and said, "You like grapes too? If I had known that you would come, I would have brought more. Now, there are only a few left and they're already in Benedict's hand! If you want them, I'll ask your Uncle Louis to send you some later."
"That's not necessary!" Naomi hurriedly waved her hand. "I was just complimenting you! Next time, I’ll go to your house and try them myself! That is to say if you welcome me to your house."
"How could I not welcome you?" Thea shook her head. "You’ re welcome to eat at my home any time!"
After that, Thea turned and went out. She said, "I'm going to settle Benedict's documents needed for his discharge. You can accompany him for a while."
Naomi nodded. After Thea went out, Naomi walked slowly to the bedside and greeted Benedict, "How's it going? Are you feeling much better?"
Benedict snorted and threw the plate in his hand directly to Naomi.
"What kind of fruit is this? It's disgusting! I'll give them to you!"
Naomi rolled her eyes at him before saying, "How can you act like this? Auntie Thea personally chose them for you, therefore they can't be that bad..."
Before her voice could die away, she had already taken one piece and put it in her mouth.
It was extremely delicious!
Naomi frowned and asked, "What's so bad about them? You don't have to save them for me. I've already said that I will..."
"I think that they're bad. Who's saying these fruits for you? If you don't want to eat them, just throw them away!"
Naomi quickly shook her head and said, "No way! Why would I throw them away when they’ re so
delicious?"
Naomi held the plate and enjoyed the grapes in her hand.
Benedict looked at her and could not help but ask, "Have you been happy recently?"
"Yes, I have!" Naomi nodded.
Benedict frowned and asked, "Are you still with him?"
Naomi's fingers paused. She asked, "You mean with Nelson? Yes, I am!"
"Naomi!" Benedict directly interrupted her in a loud voice. "Don't you understand?"
Naomi frowned and slowly put down the plate in her hand.
"I'm done eating. I'll head out and check on Auntie Thea!"
"You know about it already, don't you? I know I was being obvious about it, and it'd be impossible for you to not be aware of it! You know my feelings for you, so why can't you consider me?"
Naomi stopped in her tracks and said, "Benedict, I've also said this before. In my heart, you're no different from Sugar Bun. Both of you are my younger brothers..."
"I don't want to be like your younger brother!"
Benedict roared. "I want to be your boyfriend!"
"Benedict!" Naomi called out to him. "You clearly know that it's impossible! Nelson and I..."
"I don't care about you and Nelson! Today, I announce that I, Benedict Louis, will officially begin to pursue you! If you don't like me, you can refuse me, but I won't give up. I will let you know who is the one who really loves you!"
"Benedict..." Naomi softened her voice and tried to persuade him. However, to her surprise, Benedict had already turned his head away.
"I don't want to argue with you now. I've said everything that I should. You can go now! Next time when we meet, my identity is as your pursuer!"
After that, he got up and began to take off his clothes.
"Aren't you leaving? I'm going to change my clothes!"
Naomi was rendered speechless.
She quickly turned her head and walked out.
In the next few days, Benedict seemed to have disappeared completely. He did not visit her, nor did he send any messages to Naomi. Naomi made time and went to Louis Residence with the excuse of wanting to eat their fruits.
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