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.

Yonas were just playing, he had helped her so many times, and she shouldn't have said such words. And if he truly meant what he said, she definitely shouldn't have

don't believe that I really

heart skipped a beat. She didn't know how to respond. Should I say yes or no? How can I lie to myself?' she wondered. "I... I don't know," she stammered, unsure if

I help you figure

looked at Yonas in

brushing against hers, Yasmine felt her breath catch and her heart pound, yet she had no desire to push

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 faster. She understood now. Only with someone you like would you not resist

admit anything further. Instead, that evening, he brought a pot of freshly cooked oatmeal. "I made this myself. You have to finish

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

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Chapter 119

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 so much money

a meaningful

really worried about her. 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

hung up. A few seconds later, Yasmine's phone

I'm much better

hear. I'll hang up now, Yoselin

When she woke up, she found Yonas resting his chin on his hand, dozing off. He

of its sharpness, appearing softer 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,

open. She tried to pull her hand back, but he caught

replied. He had woken up as soon as she opened her eyes. He just wanted to see

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

course, Selena was delighted. She believed that Yvette had persuaded Xavier and even gifted her

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