Chapter 48

Chapter 48

Before this, Naomi would always come looking for him with a smile. But this time, when Brendan had gone to the Goodwin residence for her, she didn’t make a fuss like she usually would.

Brendan couldn’t accept it. He felt that Naomi had just been treating him like a circus monkey all this time. She teased and toyed with him when she was in a good mood. But when she didn’t feel like it, she would just push him aside.

Right now, Brendan realized that even though it had always been Naomi making the first move, she was

the one in control and not him.

Naomi did whatever she wanted. It was all according to her mood.

Naomi chuckled dryly and said, “Just because I chose to be nice to you previously doesn’t mean I have to keep it up forever. I need to uphold my dignity too, you know?”

Brendan grabbed, the back of her neck and pulled her forward abruptly. “Does being with me mean you

lose your dignity?”

The nape of Naomi’s neck was hurting from Brendan’s grip.

She looked up at him and said, “Brendan, your anger is pointless. Let go.”

He had never respected her anyway.

Brendan didn’t let go, and the fury in his eyes blazed.

Naomi tried to break free from his hold but failed.

So, she could only stare at him and say, “Don’t forget. It was your father who came to my house to propose the marriage arrangement, Brendan. It was you who agreed to it. Don’t make it seem like I owe you anything. If you have any-”

Brendan cut Naomi off by pulling her into his arms. He then leaned down and sealed her lips with a kiss.

It was as if he knew what Naomi was going to say, and he wasn’t having any of it.

The kiss, filled with anger, came to an end. Naomi’s lips became swollen as a result.

She wiped her mouth as Brendan walked to the wardrobe. He then changed his clothes and left without looking back.

In the room, Naomi fumed silently!

She just couldn’t understand. How was it her fault every time?

Brendan was out celebrating the holiday with another woman. Yet, why was she the one to shoulder the

blame?

Naomi sat back in the chair helplessly.

Suddenly, Christine pushed the door open. She asked, “Naomi, I heard noises coming from your room

Chapter 49

What happened?”

After glancing around the room, Christine added, “Where’s Brendan?”

With Christine’s arrival, Naomi quickly composed herself and said, “He went out for some work–related

matters.”

Christine muttered, “Why is everyone still so busy during the holidays?”

Afterward, she chatted with Naomi for a while.

Christine then lamented, “Speaking of which, Brendan’s behavior is much better this year compared to the previous two. At least he knows to come back for dinner.”

Naomi yawned. “It’s almost midnight, Mom. You should go and rest.”

Christine stood up and said, “Alright, I’m calling it a day. Don’t be upset with Brendan. He’s just busy with

work.”

“I understand,” Naomi replied.

Having been married to him for more than two years, Naomi had long gotten used to it. Otherwise, she would have driven herself crazy a long time ago..

After Christine left, Naomi closed the door and let out a long sigh.

In the following days, Naomi didn’t bother returning to Yellowind Bay. It happened to be the holidays, so she took the chance to spend some time with her parents.

That afternoon, shortly after Naomi woke up from her nap, Heather called.

She asked, “Why haven’t you bes

home these past few days, Naomi?”

Naomi replied as she poured herself some water, “I went back to my parents‘ home to spend some time

with them.”

H

“I see. I came by earlier, but Jennifer said that you haven’t been home the past few days.”

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Without waiting for Naomi’s reply, Heather asked, “So, when do you plan to come back?” “I’ll be back after dinner,” Naomi answered.