I Love You, Miss Genius

"Have you forgotten about it? Your brother's death anniversary is in a few days. You've always gone back to Pyralis yourself. Now that I'm around, I thought I'd invite you to come along with me. "At least you won't feel too awful when you're on the flight back to Pyralis."

Yasmine pursed her lips as a hint of melancholy flashed in her eyes. "I would've forgotten about it if you didn't bring it up. My brother's death anniversary is upon us again."

Ivor looked at Yasmine's ashen face and felt a little bad as well.

'Her brother wouldn't have died if he wasn't trying to protect me. Yasmine also wouldn't have had to be alone at Yale for such a long time.'

"I'm sorry, Yasmine. I—"

To Ivor's surprise, Yasmine cut him off before he could finish his sentence.

"Then, I guess I can go back to Pyralis with you. I know you've always felt lousy over that incident, boss. But I've never blamed you for it. So, don't overthink it." Then, Yasmine flashed him a relieved smile.

"It wasn't your fault, boss. However, that doesn't stop you from looking after me on my brother's behalf for such a long time.

"You made it possible for me to find my place in Yale, and gain the required skills to establish a life here. You're the reason I am where I am today.

"I would've ended up in some nasty place if it wasn't for you. Not only do I not blame you, but I'm very thankful.

"So, don't treat yourself too harshly. If you're sad, I'm sad."

aware that Yasmine had never blamed him for what happened to her brother. But

at her with unblinking eyes. For a moment there, he didn't know

tried to lighten up

moved by what I said, boss? If you dig it, I'll make sure

what she said

took a plane ticket from the drawer.

We're boarding in an

appreciate it, boss!" Yasmine smiled and took the plane

you and your wife have been together for a long time, but don't t even

to introduce

when we get back to

and said,

good taste, I'm certain that your wife

made a heart shape with her hands. "Yippee. I

thought of how Yasmine kept pestering

worried that she would do the same thing to Bonnie. So, he looked at her

Don't even think about

"Sigh..."