Chapter 41

Brendan's words left the Sabella family visibly uneasy. The maids exchanged knowing glances; finally, someone was confronting their usually domineering and dismissive heiress, Madelyn.

Patrick's expression darkened as he faced Brendan. "Brendan, Naomi is your wife. She came to my house and caused a scene. You owe us an explanation. Otherwise, we won't let this slide easily."

Brendan turned to Naomi. "Starting a fight in someone else's house is going too far. Next time, if you want to fight, do it outside."

His clear favoritism and protection of Naomi infuriated Clement. "Brendan, are you willing to go against the Sabella family for Naomi?"

Surveying the room, Brendan replied, "I'll compensate for the damage Naomi caused, but you're responsible for her medical expenses. When she attacked Bailey this afternoon, Bailey had to pay for her own treatment."

Brendan never suffered losses without reason. While Naomi was at fault for the violence, the Sabella family should first address Madelyn's ruthless actions.

The mention of Bailey brought unpleasant expressions to the Sabella family's faces. They hadn't anticipated Naomi defending Bailey in this way.

Seeing Brendan's clear stance, Naomi turned to Madelyn. With a stern voice, she warned, "Madelyn, if you dare touch Bailey again, you will pay the price."

Madelyn's face paled.

Brendan ruffled Naomi's hair. "Have you vented enough? If so, we should go home." He meant he could continue helping Naomi manage the situation if she needed to release more anger.

Before Naomi could respond, Bailey, her short hair disheveled, rushed in anxiously. "Naomi!" she cried.

Seeing Bailey, Naomi glanced at Brendan. "We should go."

Reaching Bailey, Naomi patted her back. "Everything's fine. Let's go back."

Bailey's eyes reddened immediately upon seeing Madelyn injured and the pale faces of the Sabella family. Despite being born into the wealthy Jenkins family, Bailey's life hadn't been easy. Her only good fortune was meeting and befriending Naomi. Tears welled in Bailey's eyes. Naomi rubbed her head, assuring her, "With me around, no one will bully you."

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"Alright. Let's go back."

As Brendan led them away, Madelyn fumed. "Dad, Mom, Grandpa, did I just get beaten by Naomi for nothing?"

Patrick gritted his teeth. "This matter with the Goodwin family isn't over."

Elaine added, "Let's wait until your brother returns."

Meanwhile, in the Maybach, Bailey held Naomi's hand. "Didn't you say this matter was over? Why did you come to Madelyn's house without telling me? Luckily, I sensed something was wrong and called Brendan." Bailey, not usually talkative, was unusually voluble.

Naomi held Bailey's hand tighter. "I won't let those who hurt you get away with it, including Estelle and Pauline."

"Thank you, Naomi." Bailey was deeply moved.

Just then, Brendan's phone rang.