CEO Ex-Husband, Don't Bother Me-Chapter 173 - 147: Gentle Comfort

Naomi Shaw laughed, calling him out on his plot. "Is that so? Or did you plan this all along?"

Based on her recent observation, his toiletries were already in the bathroom. ’Some "essentials," my foot.’ ’More like he planned this all along, packing his clothes ahead of time and intending to come here and lay siege! The last time they’d discussed it, he’d told her to choose between his place or hers, but he had clearly just made the domineering decision for her anyway.’

Julian Donovan planted a kiss on her freshly washed face and said with a cheeky grin, "You’re too smart!" 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

Then, before she could respond, he let her go and darted into the bathroom as if he were afraid she would scold him.

Naomi Shaw smiled helplessly, turned, and sat down at the dining table. ’Whenever she protested, he would either respond with his usual domineering attitude or make a quick getaway. What could she possibly do?’

A moment later, Julian Donovan emerged from his shower, looking refreshed and invigorated. On such a cold day, he came out with just a towel wrapped around his waist. ’Even if the heat was on full blast, making the room feel like spring, did he really need to be dressed so coolly? What was he doing, if not putting his body on display?’

’Come on, I’m not some kind of pervert. While I certainly appreciated his amazing physique, I had no intention of doing *that* with him again so early in the morning, especially after he’d thoroughly worn me out last night.’ So, watching the oblivious man sit down across from her, she smiled very sweetly. "What’s this? You packed clothes for a morning run but didn’t bring any loungewear or a bathrobe?"

"It’s too hot. This is cooler!"

Julian Donovan answered calmly. Naomi Shaw’s expression immediately chilled. She set down her cup and got up to leave. ’He was going too far! If he planned to wander around the house dressed like this every day, how was she supposed to function?’

Seeing that she was angry, Julian Donovan quickly grabbed her and relented. "Okay, okay, my bad. I’ll go change!"

’Damn woman, so unappreciative! What woman doesn’t love to see her man’s great physique, especially a perfect one like his, honed by daily workouts? He was generously putting it on display, and she didn’t even like it. What a blow to his ego!’

Having said his piece, Julian Donovan went into the bedroom to change, grumbling to himself the whole time. Only then did Naomi Shaw’s anger subside, and she sat back down at the dining table.

A few minutes later, Julian Donovan came out in a fresh change of clothes: a black shirt and gray trousers. The tailored fit of the shirt showcased his well-built physique, and the exquisite cufflinks at his wrists bespoke his high standards for quality living. ’Dressed so neatly like this, he’s far more charming than he was just now,’ Naomi Shaw thought, glancing at him.

She looked down and started eating the breakfast he’d made. ’Mm, the fried egg is delicious—savory and crispy. The toast is perfect, too.’ She, who considered herself quite skilled in the kitchen, had to admit defeat. ’Paired with a glass of rich milk, it’s absolutely perfect.’

As she ate, she glanced up at him, only to find him staring at her with eager anticipation in his eyes. It suddenly dawned on her. ’Could he be waiting for a compliment?’

She took a sip of milk to wash down her food, smiled, and gave him what he wanted. "The breakfast is delicious. I had no idea you were such a good cook!"

Julian Donovan let out a cold huff, his expression haughty as he looked down and started eating. He had clearly been waiting for a compliment, but now that he had gotten one, he was acting like this. Fortunately, Naomi Shaw was good-natured and didn’t stoop to his level. She just smiled and continued eating.

After finishing breakfast, the two of them cleaned up and headed to the hospital. As they were leaving, Julian Donovan insisted on holding her hand. Knowing she couldn’t get away, Naomi Shaw still deliberately teased him, "Couples who just started dating probably shouldn’t be this intimate..."

To her surprise, he glanced back at her with a strange look and actually let go of her hand. Seeing him take her so seriously, she couldn’t help but laugh. He looked at her very earnestly and said, "Starting today, we’ll do everything by the book..."

She was just about to say, ’Great! Then I’ll be off the hook at night,’ when he threw in a major twist. "Except at night. Plenty of nightly exercise is good for deepening our bond!"

With that, he strode toward the elevator. Following behind him, Naomi Shaw didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. ’It really is true that the world revolves around him. He does whatever he wants.’

Julian Donovan drove her to the hospital. The moment she pushed open the door to Joy’s room, she saw Jean Coleman carefully feeding Joy some porridge. Naomi let out an internal groan. ’Don’t tell me Julian told Jean Coleman about us.’

She walked over, feeling a bit awkward, and greeted Jean Coleman. "Dean Coleman, what are you doing here?"