Chapter 119

She was just a teacher who worked as a psychology consultant at Aurelith University after her divorce.

Suddenly, she laughed at herself, wondering when she had become so insecure. She used to be confident and vibrant, just like Yoselin, but now...

Yonas sat down and placed the apple back in her hand, looking into her eyes with a serious expression. He spoke each word slowly. "This isn't a game. I'm serious. I thought you could feel that."

His gaze was intense, almost burning her with its heat. "Yasmine, tell me, what kind of person do you think you are?"

Yasmine was at a loss for words. "I..."

"What kind of person are you?" Yonas continued to stare at her, his eyes so piercing.

"Just like Xavier's mother said, a divorced woman with a tarnished reputation, Yasmine scoffed bitterly.

But Yonas shook his head, his eyes now cold and unyielding. His pupils seemed to lock onto hers. "Do you accept that?"

Accept it? Why should I? Xavier is the one with a tarnished reputation, Yasmine's thoughts raced. The world was always. harsher on women, and divorced women faced more discrimination than men. When Selena said those words, Yasmine wanted to retort and ask why she would be so mean to a woman like her. "Of course not," Yasmine replied, pressing her lips.

Yonas's gaze softened. This was the Yasmine he knew. "Yasmine. I've never wanted to just play around with you. I'm serious."

Yasmine's heart was in turmoil, but she didn't know how to respond. She lowered her eyes, not daring to meet his gaze.

"Look at me," Yonas said, lifting her chin and locking eyes with her as she tried to avoid his gaze.

she met his eyes. "I misspoke," she admitted. She realized that her impulsiveness had led her to say something she shouldn't have. Even if Yonas were just playing, he had helped her so many

I really like you. What about you?"

How can I lie to

smiled faintly. "How about I

Yasmine looked at

his lips brushing against hers, Yasmine felt her

out, and Yasmine didn't want to either, but her heart was racing faster and

further. Instead, that evening, he brought a pot of freshly cooked oatmeal. "I

the porridge with anticipation and took a sip. Along with the diced mushrooms, there was a

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Chapter 119

was still taking such careful care of her while she was sick. But Yasmine didn't think she was a child who needed constant attention. "Don't you have work to do? I can take care of myself," Yasmine said seriously. Yonas had just finished sending an email. "What do you think I spend

a meaningful smile and put the call on speaker,

give you two some space, but I'm really worried about her. Yonas, you're so dumb! It's been so long,

voice on the other end abruptly stopped, and the call was quickly hung up. A few seconds later, Yasmine's phone rang "Yasmine, are you feeling better? I was

I'm much better now.

good to hear. I'll hang up

took a nap. When she woke up, she found Yonas resting his chin on his hand, dozing off. He had brought her to the hospital early in the morning yesterday and had stayed by her side for so long. He must have been

felt very soft. Her hand then moved to his nose, his cheek, and finally to his lips that had kissed her several times. That night,

snapped open. She tried to pull her hand back, but

eyes. He just wanted to see what she would do. Yasmine pulled her hand back and turned

she claimed that Yasmine had bribed her into committing the crime. With no concrete evidence to prove Helen's involvement, Yonas released a recording from that day. However,

was delighted. She believed that Yvette had persuaded Xavier

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