Chapter 690

The shrill chirp of his phone sounded, and Scott reached for it. His expression remained unchanged, his eyes giving nothing away as if he were unaware of Irene's ulterior motives. Though Naomi did not hear what Scott said, the car's confined space and their proximity made it impossible to ignore. Thus, Naomi heard Scott mentioning how busy he was. It dawned on Naomi then just how difficult it must have been for Scott to find time to buy a gift for Maya and coordinate it with her schedule. This realization only deepened Naomi's sense of guilt. Guilt for not visiting Maya sooner, for letting Maya call Scott, and for causing him trouble. With these thoughts swirling, Naomi's demeanor grew markedly somber, devoid of the earlier ease and joy. Scott noticed. He glanced at the person beside him. Naomi furrowed her brows, a clear indication of her preoccupation, her expression tinged with subtle self-blame and apology. With a slight movement of his finger, Scott tapped his phone and