Chapter 155

Naomi stumbled as she tried to regain her footing. She had to get out of the car quickly as Scott was pulling her. Alas, walking in high heels was bound to lead her to fall…and she did. She tripped over the frame of the car. Naomi fell to the ground with a thud. Scott immediately stopped. He stiffened for a split moment, or perhaps not even a split moment. He quickly turned and lifted Naomi in his arms. At that moment, he frowned, and his gaze darkened infinitely. Naomi never expected that she would trip and fall. The moment she fell, she was bewildered. Before she could react, she found herself nestled in Scott's arms. She looked at him, baffled. It was then she could see his face and expression clearly. Under the night sky, he was looking at her with his head lowered. He had a frown, his gaze darkened as never before. His lips were pursed. He was so aloof that no one could approach him. He looked like a complete stranger to her. Naomi had never seen Scott like this before. He