Bella Woods was caught off guard by Ethan Marshall's approach. Instinctively, she stepped back, not noticing a small stone by her foot, and she suddenly lost control and fell backward.
"Watch out!" Ethan's expression changed.
Instead of hitting the ground as expected, an arm suddenly supported her lower back, and she fell into a familiar embrace.
The familiar crisp scent filled her nose, making her body shiver reflexively.
Bella's first reaction was to push the person away.
"Don't make a fuss, you'll fall."
The man held her waist with one hand, steadying her.
Bella's first instinct was still to push away, but the hand remained firm on her back.
She reached out, trying to pry it off.
"I told you, don't make a fuss," Ashton Marshall lowered his head, his voice filled with helplessness.
