Chapter 1769

Naomi did nothing but sit there, drained of energy, yet she was the picture of natural beauty. A flame of desire flickered in Scott's eyes at the sight of her. She was sleepy, having risen too early and busied herself the whole day without a moment's rest. She was truly exhausted. Too exhausted to even talk. So she just watched Scott rummage for clothes, relieved that he had finally settled down. Once she got dressed, she would leave. She had not forgotten about the evening. There was a dinner party, thrown by Gwendolyn and Dominic. Bridesmaids, groomsmen, friends, and family, all the youngsters, were expected to be there. She had vanished for the afternoon, she could not afford to be absent in the evening too. She was determined to go. That's what Naomi kept telling herself. She hardly noticed Scott's intense gaze, too wrapped up in her own weariness that made her slow to react. Scott watched her, so quiet and fragile, her allure silent but powerful. He wanted to pull her