Chapter 1673

With her heart thumping wildly in her chest, she approached John. Belle, sensing that something was wrong, did not try to stop her this time. Naomi strode over to John and muttered his name. John watched as she approached, her beautiful face etched with worry. The disgust and annoyance on her face previously were long gone. She did not appear at all upset but rather concerned—concerned for him. Naomi was still the same, after all these years. A twinge of pain shot through John's heart. Naomi was such a good person. Why did Scott have to hurt her? How could he ever have fumbled her? After knowing how much he had hurt her, how did he even have the audacity to approach her again? He did not know what Scott had up his sleeve, but one thing was certain—he would not allow Naomi to get hurt again. A sudden urge propelled John to reach out and take Naomi's hand as he replied, "Naomi, I'm not feeling too well. We should go home." Then, he turned and tried to drag Naomi away. Naomi was