Suddenly, a strong arm stretched out and pulled Nicole up from the ground.

The next second, Nicole heard someone say, “It’s really you?”

Eric’s words drew Nicole back to reality.

She was silent for a second before she quickly wiped away her tears.

“Why are you here?”

Her voice was slightly hoarse, and she turned her face away as she did not want him to see her like this.

Eric grabbed her hand and saw the blood streaks and gravel on her palms. His face darkened a little, and he looked distressed.

“I had a meeting in the afternoon and passed by. What happened? Where are your driver and assistant?”

His voice was cold, and he was overstepping his bounds.

Nicole withdrew her hand and smiled nonchalantly.

“I accidentally fell. My car was rear-ended, and Logan is dealing with it now. I thought that I might as well ride a scooter in this traffic jam and didn’t expect to accidentally hit the curb.”

Nicole did not have to explain so much.

She just subconsciously wanted to protect Cla