Chapter 696 Open It

Scott set his phone aside and approached Caroline.

Paige asked, “You’re here too, Scott?”

Scott nodded with a smile. “Ty, Lia, and Axel will resume school soon, right? I came to get them some

back–to–school gifts.”

“That’s kind of you. Please, have a seat, Scott,” Caroline said as she stood up.

“Sure,” Scott replied.

Caroline made way for Scott to enter the cafe, coincidentally as a waiter approached with a tray of coffee.

The waiter anxiously called out upon noticing Caroline, “Watch out!”

Scott raised his head suddenly. He realized Caroline couldn’t avoid the waiter in time and swiftly pulled

her into his arms.

The clatter of plates and cups hitting the ground filled the air.

With a concerned frown, Scott checked on Caroline in his arms. “Are you okay, Carol?”

looked into Scott’s warm, light brown eyes. She was briefly stunned before gently removing herself from his embrace.

to the waiter and added, “I’m sorry for bumping into you. I’ll

scene from her spot at McDonald’s and appeared angered when she saw the image of

Scott must have some sort of connection! Why else would Scott

danger? she thought.

best of her. She captioned it with: [This woman doesn’t deserve

At Villa Rosa.

received a message from an unfamiliar number. His expression darkened when

and Scott embracing.

asked, “Evan, what’s going

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Evan’s phone, and his eyes widened in surprise. “Fuckity fuck! Is

with Paige. Why is she hugging Scott?”

presence made the atmosphere in the living room

tension by asking cautiously, “Is there

spoke gravely.

calm down. I’ll talk

understand.”

and stop following me!” Evan was seething.

in his tracks, saying. “Hey, don’t treat

At the cafe.

sat on

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