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.

just playing,

don't believe that I really like you. What about you?" Yonas

I lie to myself?' she wondered. "I... I

faintly. "How about I help you figure it

out?" Yasmine looked at Yonas

Yasmine felt her breath catch and her heart pound, yet she had no desire

his head again and asked, "Do you understand now? He didn't spell it out, and Yasmine didn't want to either, but her heart was racing faster and

admit anything further. Instead, that evening, he brought a pot

a sip. Along with the

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Chapter 119

"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 so much

his phone rang. After listening for a few seconds, Yonas gave a meaningful smile

Yonas, you're so dumb! It's been so long, and you still haven't won her over. Now that she's sick, you'd better make a

call was quickly hung up. A few seconds later, Yasmine's phone rang "Yasmine, are you feeling better? I was just joking earlier. Don't take it

much better now. The fever's

good to hear. I'll hang up now,

Yasmine took a nap. When she woke up, she found Yonas resting his chin on his hand, dozing off.

and more gentle. His eyelashes were thick and long, and she couldn't resist reaching out to touch them. They 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, when he placed his hand on her

her hand back, but

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

crime. With no concrete evidence to

course, Selena was delighted. She believed that Yvette had persuaded

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