Chapter 228

Naomi's eyes widened as she quickly looked down. Realizing that her hand was on Scott's, she quickly pulled away as though she just had an electric shock. Just like when they were in the car that night and Dylan put her hand on his forehead. It was as quick and frantic. She retreated a few steps backward. Gone was her usual calm composure. She also forgot about the injury on her feet. Her frantic retreat tripped her over, which caused her to lose balance and fall backward. She looked in fear and subconsciously tried to grab onto something by her side to stop her fall. Right at this moment, Scott went forward and stopped her fall by putting his arm around her waist. He scooped her up, and she was instantly in his arms. All this happened in a hot second. Naomi was stunned. Her heart was racing. She never thought she would fall. Heck, she did not expect this to happen at all! She froze in Scott's arms. Scott stood still. As he held Naomi's soft body against his body, he could sme