Chapter 68

Ronald flew into a rage when Naomi mentioned his appearance. “It’s all Brendan’s fault! Look at me now. Can you even recognize me? How can I show my face anywhere?”

Naomi replied, “It’s unbearable to look at.”

Ronald, distressed, cursed loudly, “It’s all because of that damn Brendan. I’ve taken care of everything for him, and you even agreed to divorce him. But he went back on his word and decided to send me away.”

Mentioning Brendan, Ronald said warily, “Naomi, my parents don’t know I’m back. I don’t even know how I got a train ticket. Right now, I only trust you and Bailey. Don’t betray me.”

Naomi looked at him skeptically. “Don’t tell me you plan to stay at my place.”

Ronald said, “Where else can I go? Naomi, I was deported because of you.”

Naomi was speechless for a moment. Then she said, “You’d better clean up first.”

Ronald agreed and was about to get into the car when he noticed Naomi was driving an Audi. He recoiled.

“Is this the car? When has Brendan ever ridden in a car worth less than a million dollars? Aren’t you afraid of jolting me around in this?”

Naomi kicked him. “I’ve even ridden the subway. What are you complaining about? Get in.”

With Naomi’s stern tone, Ronald obediently got into the car. Naomi owned several limited-edition luxury cars, but since she was currently working at a law firm and trying to keep a low profile, she drove a car worth only several hundred thousand dollars.

Naomi took Ronald to freshen up. After ensuring he looked more like his old self, she took him to her apartment.

After entering, Ronald repeatedly reminded Naomi not to betray him. Then he asked, “Naomi, do you have any food here?”

Naomi replied, “No one lives here, so there’s no food. I’ll order takeout for you.”

Soon, a barbecue delivery arrived. Naomi changed into casual home attire, rolled up her sleeves, and ate with Ronald.

While enjoying the food, Ronald asked, “Naomi, how are you and Brendan doing these days?”

While eating a skewer, Naomi replied, “It’s the same as usual.”

Ronald took a hearty bite of a lamb skewer and said, “Why can’t you just be more open-minded? Aside from a handsome face, a bit of talent, some money, and a decent physique, what else does Brendan have? Why are you so fixated on him?”

Naomi looked up. “Are you sure you’re not persuading me to reconcile?”

“No way!” Ronald said. “Do you think I’m suggesting reconciliation? Brendan has done so many evil things. The entire Ludwig family’s wickedness has gone to him alone. I just can’t wait for you to divorce him.”

Ronald continued ranting about Brendan while Naomi listened and ate. When he finally stopped, she handed him a glass of water.

His mouth tired from all the scolding, Ronald finally took a breath. “Anyway, I won’t agree to it if you want to continue being with Brendan.”

Naomi replied, “I’ll leave, I’ll leave. Just stop mentioning him.”

Ronald narrowed his eyes, growing suspicious. “Naomi, is something wrong? Did you and Brendan have another argument because he didn’t come home again?”

Naomi hesitated. Were her emotions so obvious that even Ronald could see it? She picked up her glass of water and took a sip.

“Well, it’s become somewhat of a routine at this point.”

Ronald said, “No, you’re different today compared to every time before.”

Naomi chuckled. “You’re quite perceptive.”

Ronald discarded his carefree attitude, propped his right foot on the chair, and looked at Naomi seriously. “Come on, tell me! What really happened?”

With Ronald’s sudden display of seriousness and masculinity, Naomi revealed, “He went to the cemetery today.”