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
Chapter 51
Where are you going this early in the morning?”
Naomi smiled and said, “Some people are born lucky, but not me. No one treats me well or supports me; so I have to earn my own money.”
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 didn’t respond to her taunt. Naomi approached him and straightened his pajamas.
She said, “Are you feeling guilty about what I said? Then, have a child with me. You don’t need to spend any money. You just have to enjoy yourself in the moment.”
Brendan’s expression changed immediately. He grabbed her chin and said, “Naomi, if you were a man,
you would spare no women from your damage.”
Although Brendan was mocking Naomi outwardly, he felt relieved inside.
Finally, the shameless Naomi was back, and the Thanksgiving incident could be left in the past.
After the argument, although Naomi kept up her verbal sparring, she didn’t take much action. She didn’t cling to Brendan like before, and this made him feel dissatisfied. He felt like something was missing.
So, he became even colder toward her.
One midnight, Naomi was sound asleep, but she was suddenly awakened by noises downstairs.
She covered herself with a thin blanket and opened the bedroom door. When she looked downstairs, she saw Brendan being supported by Mason.
Brendan was completely unconscious.
Naomi frowned. She asked, “Mason, what happened?”
“Naomi, you’re awake. Please help me. I can’t carry Brendan alone. They had a gathering tonight, and Brendan drank too much.”
Naomi went downstairs and asked, “He never overindulges himself like this. What happened?”
Ever since they got married, she had never seen Brendan drunk. The last time that happened was at Maximus‘ welcoming banquet, but it had been nothing like this.
Mason leaned closer and quietly explained a few things to Naomi.