Chapter 607. About To Kiss Her?

“Jillian!”

Caitlin spun around just in time to see her slipping, a cry escaping her lips. Julie and Zinnia both gasped, eyes wide with horror.

They were too far away. None of them could reach her in time.

Just as Jillian was about to plunge headfirst into the pond, a strong hand shot out and seized her wrist.

Hayden.

He had moved like lightning, striding forward in three powerful steps, yanking her back with a firm pull.

Jillian tumbled straight into his chest, her face pale as paper, her heart pounding so violently it hurt.

The others finally exhaled in relief. Jillian lifted her head from Hayden’s embrace, her lips trembling as she whispered, “Thank you.”

“Idiot. Watch where you’re going,” Hayden said, his voice laced with reproach—but under it was something softer, warmer, protective.

“I... got it.”

Instead of getting angry at being called an idiot, Jillian’s cheeks flushed scarlet. She quickly pulled away and hurried ah