Chapter 1844

Brendan sounded really curious. Naomi laughed and turned to him. "Come on, don't get ideas. You're already pretty tough. Besides, we'd have to see if I can handle it. And you're not at that age yet." She had never been one to hold back. Hearing her praise, Brendan pulled her closer and brushed his cheek on hers a few more times. Naomi kept smiling as she placed the beef onto a plate. "Why are you still clinging to me instead of sitting down to eat? You said you were hungry." Brendan said, "Go ahead and cook; I'll keep holding you." He seemed especially affectionate tonight. Perhaps it was because Mason had mentioned going to meet his future in-laws that day. It made Brendan think of his own past with Naomi, which left him sentimental. He didn't let go, and Naomi allowed him to hold her while she continued cooking the farfalle. Although they used to fight a lot when they were in their early twenties, once they truly got together, they had never argued again. Their relationship ha