Chapter 1679

"Naomi, I-" John was trying very hard to summon the courage to admit what he did. Naomi could sense the fear and panic in his tone. Something flickered in her eyes, and she replied, "Don't worry, John. Enjoy your time with Belle and Dylan for now, and we can talk about things once you've returned." John felt as though the breath was knocked out of him. Talk? What did Naomi mean by that? Was she going to tell him off for hitting Scott? She was probably furious at him for that! Naomi treated Scott as a guest, and John violated the basic decency of a host by physically attacking him, but if only she knew what Scott did. Something changed within John at the thought of this, and he could feel his blood boil. Dylan, who was sitting next to him, sensed this as well. John was also scowling, and Dylan's first instinct was to reach out and gently pat John's shoulder. John froze, then turned to Dylan. Dylan grinned at him. It was a reassuring smile, one that seemed to say, everything w