Chapter 1240

’This question again.’

Naomi looked at him. “Do I need a reason?”

Francisco smiled. “Do you know me well enough? How can you admire me if you don’t know me? Are you not afraid that I might be a bad person?”

Naomi looked down and slowly said, “I know you’re not.”

Francisco ran his finger over her lips. “How did you come to that conclusion? Do you feel safe when you’re around me?”

She frowned, a little confused.

“You’re so innocent.” Francisco stared at her. “You’re not careful enough with men. If it were other men, do you think you could be safe staying with a guy?”

Naomi pressed her lips together. “But you're not them.”

“I’m not, but it was because I suppressed my feelings.” He let go and sat up with his back facing her. “You need to be more careful with men.”

He stood up and walked to where the fire was to pick up his jacket and put it on, then looked out at the sky. “The sun is up. Let’s head back.”

Naomi looked down. If he weren’t going to be with her, why did he kiss her