Chapter 11

“Of course you’re sweet,” Naomi said. “Then, why aren’t you tempted? Why won’t you make a baby with me?”

Brendan lifted her and headed to the bathroom. “Let’s make a baby.”

Naomi smiled happily. “Thanks, Mr. Ludwig.”

However, as soon as Brendan placed her in the bathtub, Naomi fell asleep. Brendan was going to compromise and sleep with her, but now he looked very unhappy. He felt like he had been fooled.

The next morning, when Naomi woke up, she had a splitting headache. She couldn’t remember what had happened last night. Brendan wasn’t in bed with her.

For the next few days, Naomi couldn’t get in touch with Brendan, just as before. When Heather called to ask about them, Naomi sent Brendan a message. Jason called back, saying Brendan had gone on a business trip.

On Friday evening, after all her colleagues had left the law firm, Naomi was still working late. As she sifted through documents, her phone rang on her desk. She picked it up without looking.

Seeing “Brendan” on the screen, she paused. After being married for two years, this was the first time he had called her.

Realizing it was almost 8:00 pm, Naomi answered. “Back from your business trip?”

On the other end, Brendan responded indifferently, “Yes.”

“You must be at home, right? Go take a shower. I’ll be home after you’re done,” Naomi said.

Brendan immediately became upset and hung up. The phone landed with a loud thud as he threw it onto the dashboard. He wanted to know what Naomi had been thinking all day.

After he hung up, Naomi didn’t take it to heart. She packed up her documents, grabbed her bag, and left work.

A short while later, Naomi put on her high heels and went downstairs. At the entrance, she immediately spotted Brendan’s limited-edition Maybach. The car was flashy, and its “666” license plate even more so. She thought Heather had come to pick her up, but she didn’t see her. She knew Brendan had come himself.

In their two years of marriage, this was the first time Brendan had come alone to pick her up. He used to pick her up often, but after “that incident,” they hadn’t gotten along well.

Naomi opened the passenger-side door and sat down with a smile. “Did you come straight from the airport?”

“Yeah.” Brendan glanced at her indifferently. As soon as she buckled up, he started the car.

Brendan had called her and picked her up personally. When the car started moving, Naomi put her chin in her hand and looked at Brendan.

Seeing Naomi’s smiling eyes, Brendan lifted his right hand and pressed his fingers on her forehead. “Don’t look at me like that.”

Naomi replied, “I just like you!”

Brendan’s left hand shook on the steering wheel, and the car shook slightly. His reaction made Naomi laugh. Then, she looked down at his lower body and teased, “Brendan, you’re erect.”

Brendan was at a loss for words. He pinched her face and made her look at the front. “Are you even a woman?”

Naomi replied, “Why don’t you check when we get back?”

Brendan retorted, “You really have no shame.”

Seeing Brendan’s ears turn slightly red, Naomi was bubbling with joy. He was usually very commanding and influential, but a few flirty words made him blush. Brendan was especially annoyed by Naomi’s laughing face. So, every time she looked at him, he pushed her away.

Naomi’s law firm was about an hour’s drive from Yellowind Bay. After teasing Brendan and him not letting her look at him, Naomi stretched out and decided to take a nap. The autumn weather was comfortably cool, and the scenery on the way home was warm and cozy.

Brendan held the steering wheel and took a quick look at Naomi. Thinking about her cheeky words earlier, he couldn’t help but smile slightly. Naomi really had a thick skin. If she claimed to be the second most shameless person in the world, no one would dare claim the first.

Half an hour later, the car stopped in the yard. Brendan unbuckled his seatbelt and was about to wake Naomi. Suddenly, the phone he had thrown aside started ringing. He picked it up and saw it was a call from Chloe. His face suddenly looked more serious, but he answered.

As soon as he answered, he heard Chloe crying. “Brendan, my mom suddenly got sick. We called 911, but the doctor hasn’t arrived yet. Brendan, I’m so scared, I don’t know what to do now.” Chloe was sobbing.

Before Brendan could say anything, Naomi’s eyes fluttered open.