Chapter 115

She stepped into the elevator, taking a deep breath and reminding herself that she shouldn't be so coy and needed to stay calm.

Just as the elevator doors were about to close, a hand blocked them. Yonas figure carried the scent of cedar.

Ped in, slowly moving closer to her. His tall

She felt increasingly overwhelmed as if the entire elevator was filled with the scent of cedar. Her cheeks were burning red, and when she touched them, they felt especially hot. Yonas looked at her with concern. "Do you have a fever?" he asked, placing a hand on her forehead. "It's not hot."

Yasmine froze, feeling breathless as his warm, strong hand rested on her forehead. When he finally pulled it away, her gaze followed his hand as it slipped into his pocket. "I'm not running a fever," she said firmly.

"I know," he replied, suddenly leaning in close to Yasmine and asking softly, "Are you shy?"

Yasmine's gaze darted around nervously. "I'm not shy!"

Ding! The elevator arrived at her floor, and the moment the doors opened, Yasmine slipped out from his side and quickly unlocked her apartment door. As she entered, she was surprised to smell the aroma of food. 'It must be coming from the neighbors, she thought. Suddenly, the lights flicked on, and Yas

eyes widened in surprise. Lucy and Yoselin each stepped forward, holding a bouquet of flowers. "Congratulations on your discharge!"

Lucy placed the bouquet in her hands and hugged Yasmine tightly. "Wah, why didn't you even tell me when this happened?" Yoselin also hugged her. "Yasmine, it's all my fault! If I had answered your call, none of this would have happened."

Yonas walked in and closed the door behind him. "Yasmine just got out of the hospital. Let her sit down and rest for a bit." Lucy and Yoselin immediately released Yasmine and even moved the flowers aside.

Yasmine walked over to the dining table and saw it was indeed filled with various dishes. However, she couldn't help but wonder, 'But Lucy and Yoselin can't cook

At this moment, a voice wailed, "Help! Ms. Sanchez, you have to stand up for me. These two dragged me here against my will. I'm a renowned chef at Paragon Hotel. My dishes can cost up to 30 thousand dollars. But they had me peeling potatoes and garlic. I haven't done such trivial work in years. You have to make Yonas give me a raise."

Chuck whined to Yasmine, his voice growing quieter when he caught sight of Yonas.

"Chuck, thank you for preparing all these dishes. Is there anything else I can help with? I can assise in the kitchen," Yasmine offered.

glanced at Chuck, who quickly waved his hands. "No need.

that he should have been instructed. beforehand

feast. Thank you," Yasmine

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had been keeping her head down, seemingly upset. She quickly spoke in a gentle tone, "Yoselin, I'm fine. It's not your fault, so don't blame yourself. They wanted to harm me, and even if it wasn't through you, they would have

tell you because I didn't want you to worry. See, I'm doing fine now," she said with a smile. They chatted while cating. Since Yasmine couldn't drink, lucy picked up a glass and started drinking with Chuck. She was more than happy to drink with Yonas, but he looked too intimidating, so

through, Lucy and Chuck had already downed several bottles of wine and were starting

slumped onto the table and pointed at Yonas. "Yonas! You're so dumb!

face darkened, and he glanced

As soon as Yasmine heard this, she immediately looked up at Yonas. Seeing his expression, she quickly understood. Trying to avoid any awkwardness, she finished the oatmeal in her bowl, then stood up, using the table

walked back to her room. Standing in front of the dresser, she looked at her flushed face in the mirror. 'What

she was aware of Yonas's feelings for her, hearing from Chuck that Yonas had fallen for her for a long time and had been pursuing her made her feel overwhelmed. When she stepped out of her room, she found Yoselin dozing off at the table, while Chuck and Lucy were both completely passed out from drinking. But where is

medicine again. Sure enough, Yonas emerged holding a bowl. "Oh, you are here. Go ahead and drink this. I noticed there are still

to take it, sip by sip. Her taste buds were already off from her cold, making the bitterness even harder to bear. When she finished, Yonas's gaze finally shifted

Lucy to the guest room, as

Yoselin cleaning up the

king the plate

plate and heading to the kitchen to wash it. This

up the dining table, Yonas helped Chuck into the car, with Yoselin quickly taking

saw them off downstairs. "Take care

to her.

she replied, her

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