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Yvette quickly stepped in to stop Selena. "Ms. Sanchez is Xavier's ex-wife. Kicking her out like this wouldn't be proper. We have extra rooms, and if it comes down to it, we can let her stay with us for a bit." The security guard glanced at the simply dressed Yasmine with a hint of disdain. He figured she was just another ex-wife trying to cling to her rich ex-husband, Yasmine ignored their judgment and replied, "That's not necessary."

She grabbed her suitcase and left. But suddenly, dark clouds rolled in, and rain started pouring down. Looking at the battery which was at two percent, she couldn't help but let out a bitter chuckle. Surrounded by trees, she had no place to take cover from the rain. Soaked to the bone, she looked utterly miserable.

Just then, a luxury Cayenne pulled up beside her, and Yonas walked over with a black umbrella. Under his umbrella, it felt. like the rain vanished.

"Ms. Sanchez, what a coincidence, Yonas said, smiling warmly at the drenched Yasmine.

If a handsome guy like him approached with an offer of protection from the rain, it could make anyone's heart race. But Yasmine felt only a brief flutter before saying resignedly. "It's quite the coincidence. Mr. Russell, can you give me a ride!" Yonas didn't answer directly. His deep eyes swept over her before he said gently, "Just get in the car."

the warmth of the car wrapped around her, easing the

he was well-cultivated from those considerate gestures. They'd only met a few times, but every time he'd come to her rescue, he'd been so gentle. Did he do all this for his sister?" she thought, yet soon, the car stopped in front of an apartment building. Yonas' smooth voice

from Silver Oak Villa, and she

surprised by the bright interior. The light blue wallpaper with fluffy clouds lifted her spirits. She blinked,

out, her face lighting up. "Mr. Yonas, what brings

is my friend Yasmine. She needs a place to freshen up."

retrieved a pair of slippers quickly. "Come in! I'll find you some clothes and brew

at Linda and then turned to Yasmine, his voice warm. "This is Yoselin's place. It's close to Aurelith University, where she attends, and Linda takes care of her here." Yasmine understood. Suddenly, Yonas' phone chimed. "Sorry,

leaves falling, warm sunlight streaming in, and two girls hand

Yonas' deep voice came from behind her. "That's Yoselin's

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