Chapter 996

She did not hesitate at all. Her fingertip landed on the disconnect button, and the call finally ended. With it, the sense of helplessness that just filled her heart dissipated. Naomi relaxed. Scott was extremely intelligent. He understood what she meant when she spoke. So, even though some things were not easy to say directly, it was necessary to say them at times like this. It was for him, and for. Putting down her phone, Naomi checked the time, then glanced at the closed door of the private room. It had been a while since CCharlesout. There must be something going on. With these thoughts in mind, Naomi returned her phone to her bag and resumed sipping her tea. The contemplation in her eyes resurfaced. She did not make her mind up yet. She needed to think some more. In the study, Scott sat in his office chair without moving a muscle. After the soft, earnest words from his phone, a few moments later, the busy signal beeped, swiftly interrupting the silence. Holding the pho