Chapter 725

After Naomi finished applying her skincare products and sat back on the bed, Bryson handed her phone back. "Mommy, I'm done playing. I'll sleep with you tonight," he said with a smile. Naomi took the phone and pulled Bryson into a hug. "Let's go to sleep! I have a little man to sleep with me tonight, so let's go to bed early." Bryson giggled as Naomi tickled him. "Mommy, that tickles!" They played around on the bed for a while before Naomi turned off the lights. She cuddled Bryson close, telling him a bedtime story, one of their old favorites, until he fell asleep. ... The next day at noon, Brendan arrived at the private restaurant at the agreed time. Samuel was already there. They hadn't seen each other in two years. Samuel had been relaxed just moments before, but as soon as Brendan arrived, he quickly stood up from his chair. His face beamed with joy as he called out, "Brendan." Samuel felt a whirlwind of emotions upon seeing Brendan after two years. After all, Samuel had ra