Chapter 279
“You are welcome, Mr. and Mrs. Coleman,” Naomi remarked as she offered her support to the elderly couple. She
turned to Jessica, who was lying on the bed, and asked, “Has she regained consciousness?”
Marshall turned to fetch a glass of water for Naomi, while Kelly motioned for Naomi
to take a seat beside her.
With a sigh, Kelly said, “No, not yet. Jessica may be young and naive, but Marshall and | have been through a lot.
Yet, we failed to realize Ivan’s true colors. It's our fault
for allowing her to marry that man.
Naomi offered words of comfort. “Mrs. Coleman, speople are skilled at
deception. It's impossible to discern their true personalities without close
nteractions.
Jessica did nothing wrong, and neither did both of you. It’s all Ivan’s fault. His arents failed to instill proper moral
values in him.”
Kelly wiped her tears and said, “All we hope is for Jessica to wake up soon. We wish or nothing more.”
Jessica will definitely recover. She’s so young; she’s got her whole life ahead of her,” laomi said reassuringly.
f it weren't for you, we wouldn't be able to expose Ivan’s wrongdoings. Jessica ould be so aggrieved.” Naomi
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fter spending stwith the Colemans in the hospital, Naomi decided to leave s it was getting late.
s Melanie accompanied Naomi out of the hospital, she expressed her gratitude to aomi and shared her newfound
attitude toward marriage.
he vowed to prioritize taking care of her family instead of pursuing marriage.
aomi said, “If you can’t find the right person, or someone who truly cares for you, en there's no point in getting
married.”
Naomi had gained profound insights into the concept of marriage. It consisted of mundane routines, endless
chores, and relentlessly emotionally draining matters.
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If a couple couldn't communicate effectively or show understanding, it was better to forgo the marriage.
Just then, Naomi’s phone rang. She retrieved her phone from her pocket and realized it was Brendan.
When she answered the call, Brendan asked, “Where are you?”
“I'm at the hospital,” Naomi replied.
“I will pick you up.”
“Okay.”
After Naomi hung up the call, Melanie asked, “Do you have a boyfriend, Naomi?”
Naomi placed her hands in her pockets and smiled. “I have been married for two years, but | haven't had a
ceremony.”
“Does your husband treat you well?” Melanie asked nervously.
Having just witnessed her sister's tumultuous marriage, Melanie couldn't help but shudder at the mention of
marriage.
Naomi turned to her and offered a reassuring smile. “He's all right.” She didn’t wish to elaborate on their
relationship, fearing it would exacerbate Melanie's fear of marriage.
When Melanie and Naomi arrived at the hospital entrance, Brendan's car happened to pull up. Naomi entered
the car after bidding Melanie farewell.
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Brendan reached out and held Naomi’s hand. He had slapped Naomi before, a [x
mistake he should never have made.
Naomi knew what Brendan was thinking about when he grabbed her hand. She
tumed to face him and asked, “Brendan, what would you do if Sophia was still alive?”