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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!"

silent, feeling a

his hand, tears welling up in her

are

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 supposed to explain that to your dad?" Xavier rubbed his temples in frustration. 'Grandpa Matthew, I'll do my best to make things

anger. Force you? Are you blind? Look at the kind of woman you're interested

tried

"Grandpa Matthew, it's not him wanting the

Matthew 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

had finally been set free, exuding

profile under the soft light, and suddenly,

sat in silence for what felt like an eternity before finally murmuring. I'm sorry, Yasmine. It's all our

then smiled but didn't respond. Once Matthew seemed

away, he muttered to himself, "Better to leave than be stuck with

idiot."

and headed straight to his study, not wanting to waste any

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