Chapter 279

Chapter 279

“You are welcome, Mr. and Mrs. Coleman,” Naomi remarked as she offered her support to the elderly couple. She turned to Jessica, who was lying on the bed, and asked, “Has she regained consciousness?”

Marshall turned to fetch a glass of water for Naomi, while Kelly motioned for Naomi

to take a seat beside her.

With a sigh, Kelly said, “No, not yet. Jessica may be young and naive, but Marshall and I have been through a lot. Yet, we failed to realize Ivan’s true colors. It’s our fault

for allowing her to marry that man.

Naomi offered words of comfort. “Mrs. Coleman, some people are skilled at

deception. It’s impossible to discern their true personalities without close

nteractions.

Jessica did nothing wrong, and neither did both of you. It’s all Ivan’s fault. His arents failed to instill proper moral values in him.”

Kelly wiped her tears and said, “All we hope is for Jessica to wake up soon. We wish or nothing more.”

Jessica will definitely recover. She’s so young; she’s got her whole life ahead of her,” laomi said reassuringly.

f it weren’t for you, we wouldn’t be able to expose Ivan’s wrongdoings. Jessica ould be so aggrieved.” Naomi gently patted Kelly’s arm to comfort her.

fter spending some time with the Colemans in the hospital, Naomi decided to leave s it was getting late.

s Melanie accompanied Naomi out of the hospital, she expressed her gratitude to aomi and shared her newfound attitude toward marriage.

he vowed to prioritize taking care of her family instead of pursuing marriage.

aomi said, “If you can’t find the right person, or someone who truly cares for you, en there’s no point in getting married.”

Naomi had gained profound insights into the concept of marriage. It consisted of mundane routines, endless chores, and relentlessly emotionally draining matters.

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If a couple couldn’t communicate effectively or show understanding, it was better to forgo the marriage.

Just then, Naomi’s phone rang. She retrieved her phone from her pocket and realized it was Brendan.

When she answered the call, Brendan asked, “Where are you?”

“I’m at the hospital,” Naomi replied.

“I will pick you up.”

“Okay.”

After Naomi hung up the call, Melanie asked, “Do you have a boyfriend, Naomi?”

Naomi placed her hands in her pockets and smiled. “I have been married for two years, but I haven’t had a ceremony.”

“Does your husband treat you well?” Melanie asked nervously.

Having just witnessed her sister’s tumultuous marriage, Melanie couldn’t help but shudder at the mention of marriage.

Naomi turned to her and offered a reassuring smile. “He’s all right.” She didn’t wish to elaborate on their relationship, fearing it would exacerbate Melanie’s fear of marriage.

When Melanie and Naomi arrived at the hospital entrance, Brendan’s car happened to pull up. Naomi entered the car after bidding Melanie farewell.

As they slowly drove off, Brendan glanced at her and asked, “Aren’t you happy that you won the case?”

Naomi scoffed and replied, “I’ll consider it a win if women no longer suffer from domestic violence and are treated with respect and equality.”

Although Ivan deserved the guilty charges of intentional homicide and assault, the fact that Jessica was still unconscious in the hospital did not make it feel like it was

a victory.

Brendan reached out and held Naomi’s hand. He had slapped Naomi before, a

mistake he should never have made.

Naomi knew what Brendan was thinking about when he grabbed her hand. She

tumed to face him and asked, “Brendan, what would you do if Sophia was still alive?”