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As Navier lost himself in thought, a pair of warm hands gently wrapped around his. He turned to see Yvette looking at i

with concern.

"Xavier, is your stomach bothering you? Do you want some soup?" she asked softly.

Xavier shook his head.

Yasmine greeted Matthew and pulled out a chair to sit down, ignoring the exchange between Xavier and Yvette, while Matthew let out a sarcastic snort.

The Flynn family had a rule: no talking during meals. Yasmine wasn't really in the mood to eat, so she just picked at her food to keep Matthew company.

Once they finished eating. Matthew pulled Yasmine aside and said, "I've heard what happened between you and Xavier. Don't worry. Yasmine, you're the only granddaughter-in-law I recognize."

He shot a cold glance at the stiff-faced Yvette and Xavier, throwing a subtle jab. "Even if someone leaves the Flynn family, it should only be the homewrecker and the jerk!"

went silent, feeling a

frowned, his expression darkening. Yvette held his hand, tears welling up in

are

wasn't bothered by the two's little drama. He sighed, slapping his hand on the coffee table. Your father and I good friends. I was thrilled when you married into our family, Yasmine. If you leave now, how am I

you? Are you blind? Look at the kind of

Xavier tried to

argue, Yasmine interrupted softly, "Grandpa Matthew, it's not him wanting the

a glass of water to help him calm down, then said slowly, "Don't worry about me. I'm not going to live with regrets. Everything I've done is from my heart.

she had finally been set free, exuding a rare sense

profile under the soft light, and suddenly, his expression

eternity before finally murmuring. I'm sorry,

paused, then smiled but didn't respond. Once Matthew seemed calmer, she

late, Matthew agreed. Watching Yasmine walk away, he muttered to himself, "Better

idiot."

to his

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