Chapter 96

It was an anonymous message, so Yonas had no idea who sent the photo or with what intentions.

Nonetheless, it completely unsettled him. He had never felt so flustered over anything before. Though he didn't show it, his mind was in turmoil,

He dialed the number, and after two rings, the call was answered by someone laughing. "Hello? Yasmine is currently unavailable. She and my brother are hugging... Sorry. I've said too much. Call back later, okay!"

Helen hung up the phone with a beaming smile. Then she deleted the call record and returned the phone to its original place.

Everything had been so quiet, as if nothing had happened.

Helen glanced at Yasmine and Xavier, who were still handling the mangoes.

Yasmine felt the strong scent of the mango skin seep into her skin as she peeled them. After discarding the skin, the flesh emitted an even more delightful aroma.

For some reason, it reminded her of the subtle cedarwood scent that Yonas exuded. Whether it was that day at the Paragon Hotel or later when he carried her, that scent always made her heart race. But at this moment, she was completely unaware of it After two quick games of Go with Matthew, Yasmine left. She really didn't want to see Helen's face or Xavier.

In the days that followed, Yasmine didn't see Yonas at all. He had always been by her side, and she had grown accustomed to his presence, so his sudden absence made her feel unsettled.

During this time, Yoselin was staying at Yasmine's place. Although her condition had stabilized, Yasmine was still concerned about letting her live alone.

After school, they returned home, and before long, Yoselin stepped out and returned with a lot of food. Yasmine was puzzled and asked, "Did you buy these?"

"No. Yonas sent them over, Yoselin answered obediently.

"Why didn't he bring them himself?" Yasmine asked, lowering her gaze,

"He didn't say, but he told me not to tell you, Yoselin said. She walked in and opened the bag. Inside were not only dishes from the Paragon Hotel but also custard tarts and desserts from Dessert Oasis

Yasmine picked up a custard tart topped with bits of mango. The sweet, creamy aroma filled the air, but she found it tasteless.

She thought. It's strange. Why does Yonas suddenly seem like a different person? Although I keep telling myself to acknowledge the gap between us. I've never been able to control my feelings for him. Maybe I was too confident before, mistakenly thinking that he might have some feelings for me. But now I realize that, all along, my relationship with Yonas has been one where he can come and go as he pleases. But I know nothing about him

into her room. The mirror on her dressing table reflected a face with a sad smile. Her wrist still bore that Cartier bracelet. The rose gold hue no longer seemed as warm, but the diamonds remained as dazzling as ever. She removed the bracelet and placed it back in the

unhappiness in the air. Her brother

Yasmine's hand tightly and

go home

replied, "Yoselin, you should go ahead.

of a bother, staying at your place for the past few

her bag, and followed Yoselin out of

saw Yonas, she merely nodded

since they last saw each other, they felt awkward and distant, as if they hadn't been in touch for several years. This time, Yaunine ut in the back seat

Chapter 96

III drop you off first, okay?" Yonas said, his voice tinged

could respond. Yoselin hurriedly said, "No! Yonas, take me back

took Yoselin to their

atmosphere was thick with an unexpected awkwardness-something they could never have anticipated just a

mouth a few times, but then closed it again, holding back the words he

building. Yasmine got

he felt a pang

called Chuck, who answered the phone

s time." said Chuck

to call me! Just tell me what you want to eat this

need to ask you

detected the sadness in his tone and also became serious. "Go

in touch with her ex-husband, and they

Ms. Sanchez, aren't you?" Chuck

silent for a moment,

mighty Yonas Russell! And perhaps

he pulled down the rearview mirror and

much Yasmine detests Xavier. How could she

with him!

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