Chapter 1330: Chapter 1330: Held in the Arms
Because the ladder was placed in a corner towards the edge, it usually went unnoticed by most people.
Riley Thompson was hidden in that corner, and even if the ladder were to be pushed over, it would take some time for everyone on the scene to react.
Therefore, after the ladder was pushed over, as it was halfway to the ground, people finally realized something was wrong.
"Oh my God! The ladder is falling!"
"Run quickly!"
"Miss Thompson is in danger!"
Charlotte Thompson was looking down at the script in her hands when she heard the chaotic shouting around her, and Annie Anne, not far from her, was running towards her.
By the time Charlotte Thompson turned her head, she saw a huge object tipping over towards her.
Charlotte Thompson’s pupils instinctively contracted, but even though her brain had reacted, her limbs could not move fast enough to dodge out of the way.
Just as Charlotte Thompson gritted her teeth, preparing to block it with her arms, she was suddenly pulled into a warm embrace.
"Charlotte!"
A familiar voice rang in her ears, but before she could respond, she heard a muffled grunt followed by the sound of a heavy object hitting flesh and bone.
Charlotte Thompson quickly looked up, and sure enough, she saw Justin Battleson shielding her in his arms, while the tool ladder that had collapsed slid down beside Justin.
Charlotte Thompson could also distinctly feel the embrace that was protecting her suddenly sinking downwards.
It was Justin Battleson who had taken the blow with his shoulder and arm.
Although there was no apparent expression on Justin’s face, the tight furrow of his brows revealed the weight of the blow.
"Are you alright?" But Justin, while looking down, was first to check on Charlotte Thompson’s condition.
"Did you get hit anywhere?"
In that moment, Charlotte Thompson panicked, intending to turn around in Justin’s embrace, but Justin pressed down on her shoulders, not allowing her any movement.
"Don’t move..."
Justin exhaled slowly, his complexion looking extremely pale.
It was then that Charlotte Thompson noticed Justin’s arm and shoulder, which were wrapped around her, were trembling uncontrollably.
Due to the sudden incident, the entire film set had descended into chaos.
But now, Charlotte Thompson’s mind was completely blank.
All she could hear was Justin’s suppressed, labored breathing of pain in her ear.
Then, Justin slowly relaxed the strength from his body and gently pushed Charlotte Thompson out of his embrace, only to collapse harshly to the ground himself.
"Justin!"
As Charlotte Thompson turned around to catch Justin, her actions were still a step too late.
By the time Charlotte Thompson rushed to Justin’s side, her voice was choking up.
"Justin..."
Charlotte Thompson felt helpless, unsure of what to do.
She tried to grasp Justin’s hand, but in her panic, she seemed to forget which side he had been injured on.
She had been about to reach out, but in the end, she retracted her hand.
But Justin was quicker, grabbing Charlotte Thompson’s hand and forcefully interlocking their fingers.
"What’s with that expression?"
Justin looked up at Charlotte Thompson, got up from the ground, and reached out to wipe her cheek, removing the tears that were smearing her face.
"Just an arm and shoulder hit, it’s not a life-or-death situation. Is such a big reaction really necessary?"