Chapter 234

Scott had one hand in his pocket and his phone in the other. His gaze was fixated on the front, but he walked slow and steady as though to keep up with Naomi. The two of them walked side-by-side in perfect synchrony. Although Naomi was staring at him, he did not seem to notice. Seeing that he did not turn around, Naomi called out his name, "Scott." However, at that exact moment, the door of a nearby building flew open. A group of people spilled out onto the streets, bringing with them the noise and bustle from inside the building, which drowned out Naomi's voice entirely. Naomi glanced at them. The chattering people's voices echoed through the entire street. She knew Scott would not hear her if she continued calling him. She glanced at his sleeve, then reached out and gently tugged on it. Scott froze in his steps. An unreadable expression crossed his face. The truth was, he had heard her calling him; he was not deaf, after all, but he had deliberately pretended he did not