Chapter 283 The Other Woman (2/2)

The music stopped at the commotion, and everyone's eyes turned to Nina and her friends.

”It's nothing serious, but I think I might have sprained my ankle.” Nina tried a cheery smi

if you want there to be a story about the two of you.”

That was all he needed to hear. James chased after his girl.

Left behind with her injury, Nina sat on a nearby chair, and Noah squatted in front of her to check her ankle.

”It doesn't look serious. I'll give you a massage.” Noah started to rub her foot, relieved that she wasn't badly hurt.

It occurred to neither of them that they were doing something inappropriate. Especially not Nina, since she had always treated Noah like brother.

But it appeared differently in the eyes of others.

May took the cue and started with her act once again. ”Isn't it a little improper for him to touch Mrs. Shi like that? An unmarried man and a married woman...”

She trailed off, as if belatedly realizing what she was saying. Her words were directed to Vivian and Jessica, and it was all done on purpose.

Vivian reacted like clockwork, her mind immediately devising a scheme. Here presented to them was an opportunity to kill two birds with one stone.

”Noah, Nina is married. You will make people misunderstand you if you keep doing that.” Her tone sounded concerned, like a caring sister reminding Noah to pay careful attention to their surroundings. But Vivian made sure her voice was loud and heard by the rest of the guests.

Jessica jumped in, too. ”What a disgraceful display. Nina, please stop embarrassing the Shi family with your acts of impropriety.”