Chapter 130: Shameless Husband
Eryx stood outside, leaning casually against the porch railing. His phone was pressed to his ear, and his voice was kept low to make sure it wouldn’t be heard by anyone else.
"Yeah," Callum said on the other end. "We got him. Took longer than expected, but he’s not going anywhere now."
Eryx let out a short breath, his fingers drumming lightly against the railing. "Good. Keep him there. I’ll handle the rest later."
He was about to end the call when Naomi suddenly walked out through the front door. He turned his head slightly and saw she was dressed up neatly, even prettily.
"Where are you going?" he asked, pushing off the railing and walking forward, closing the distance between them.
Naomi stopped, surprised by his sudden question.
"I’ll call you back," Eryx muttered into the phone before slipping it into his pocket. His eyes narrowed slightly as he took in her appearance.
"It looks like you’ve been loving to go out lately. With who?" he asked, raising an eyebrow.
Naomi fidgeted with the strap of her bag. "Just... a friend," she said, avoiding his gaze.
Eryx didn’t say anything right away. He studied her for a moment longer, his instincts kicking in. Naomi had been grieving for months after what happened with Mila. Seeing her like this, dressing up, going out late, he should be happy but it unsettled him more than he cared to admit.
"Be careful," he finally said, his voice firm but not unkind.