Chapter 1815

Naomi heard the way he addressed her. Though he was not loud, she heard every single word. Instinctively, she glanced toward the living room and the bedrooms of Dean and Donna. The house was quiet. The driver was quick. The suitcases were in the house before she even had time to turn on the lights. Her parents were fast asleep and had not heard anything. Feeling reassured, Naomi looked at the man standing outside the door, who had yet to step inside. She lowered her voice and said, "You may go." He had accompanied her to the doorstep and watched her enter her home, but now it was time for him to leave. "Mm." Scott looked at her but showed no intention of leaving. Seeing this, Naomi said, "I'm home now." "I know." Naomi did not know what to say. Though he said he knew, he showed no sign of actually leaving. Naomi remained silent for a few seconds, then said, "I'll watch you go downstairs." Scott did not respond. Neither did Naomi say anything more. She simply looked at him