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?"

Caroline recovered from her surprise and looked into Scott's warm, light brown eyes. She was briefly stunned before gently removing herself from his embrace. In a panic, she said, "I'm fine…"

She turned to the waiter