Chapter 1359

Before she could finish, his rough, husky voice cut through, stopping her words in their tracks. As soon as he spoke, he lifted her hips and then pressed them down, causing Naomi immediate discomfort. However, she did not focus on the discomfort; she was more preoccupied with what he had just said. "If you stay still in my arms, I'll be fine?" What did he mean by that? He clearly did not want to go to the hospital, just as he had resisted during their time in Herland. Naomi thought he was torturing himself by enduring discomfort without seeking help. Feeling worried, she was about to speak again when suddenly, the light around them shifted from dim to bright. Startled, Naomi instinctively closed her eyes, lowering her head as her vision struggled to adjust. Scott did not stop. He carried her swiftly out of the villa, and the pale yellow street lights outside bathed them in their glow. The chill of the night air struck them. The sudden drop in temperature made her shiver reflexive