Chapter 14

Yonas paused for a long moment, making Yasmine think he wouldn't say anything. Finally, he replied. "It's a friend." His tone sounded distant, almost cold.

Yasmine wasn't one to pry into other people's lives, so she changed the topic. "Mr. Russell, if it's not too much trouble, could you tell me what symptoms your sister is experiencing?"

"She can't stand the sight of blood, has occasional memory lapses, and if she encounters a strange male, she might gag and scream. In some situations, she loses control and panics." He spoke with a detached indifference.

Yasmine listened closely, deep in thought. These symptoms seemed to indicate severe anxiety. Maybe Yoselin had gone through something traumatic that left her deeply scared.

Before she could share her thoughts, Linda came in with some clothes and said, "Ms. Sanchez, the water is ready. Here are Ms. Russell's clothes, and they should fit just fine

Yasmine thanked her and headed to the bathroom to shower and change. However, she didn't expect to feel this weak; by the time she finished drying her hair and putting on the clothes, her cheeks were flushed and her eyes sparkled a bit too much

Yonas paused and then placed his hand on her forehead to check her temperature and sighed. "You have a fever."

Feeling lightheaded, Yasmine found his voice oddly comforting. She instinctively protested. 'T'm fine. Please call Lucy. She'll

come get me

fever, but she looked soft and a little vulnerable. Yonas gaze was cold yet filled with concern a down, picked her

as he bent

His warm breath near her ear as he said, "Linda, I'm

gone. All she heard was Lucy's relieved voice. "Yasmine, you're awake! Are you hungry? I had someone bring you some

After taking the oatmeal, she remembered last night's events and asked, "Lucy, who brought me to

But where did you meet that handsome guy? He's

Yasmine thought, feeling

better than that jerk Xavier. How were you with him?

briefly recounted the events while only referring to Yonas as a

he made you sick! I'm calling him right now!" Yasmine

frustrated. "But he promised

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