Chapter 187

"They were beautiful" Yasmine said, then fell silent, staring absent-mindedly out the car window until they reached Morgan's house

The Bentley continued down the road, and Yoselin looked at her brother worriedly. "Yonas, is Yasmine mad at me?" Yasmine had shown no expression and hadn't spoken to her earlier.

Yonas patted her head, reassuring her, "Yasmine won't be mad at you, she probably just doesn't want to see me." His eyes dimmed, lips pressed into a thin line.

Yoselin could see her brother's disappointment, but the situation wasn't something she could control. She had thought that taking Yasmine to see the fireworks would get her to forgive him, but she had oversimplified it. Yasmine must have been deeply wronged earlier, which is why she's so upset now.

Yoselin gave Yonas's arm a little mudge and pouted, "Yonas, hurry and win back Yasmine" She could feel her brother's sadness these past few days, and she also sensed Yasmine's unhappiness when she was around her. It was clear they both loved each other deeply, yet things had turned out this

Yasmine returned home, her mind still filled with the fireworks and the words Yonas had said to her. She couldn't be sure if everything Yonas told her was true, but she couldn't completely dismiss them as lies either. She knew how clever Irene was, managing to manipulate Effic and walk away without a scratch.

Morgan also just got home, placing the fruits he had in his hand down on the coffee table. "Yasmine, just got back!

Yasmine nodded, still lost in thought about what had just happened. Morgan had always warned her against getting close to Irene, and now she feared she knew why

birthday is coming up. Is there anything specific you want?" Birthday! Yasmine was in a daze. When her parents were still around, she celebrated every year, but after marrying Xavier, she never did. It's quite. ironic, really. Each year, she would go out of her way to meticulously organize birthday parties for Xavier, Helen, and even Xavier's mom, Selena Yet, no

Morgan called her back to reality, "Yasmine, why

much has happened lately, and I just don't want to hear people gossiping. Let's just have a

about the rampant rumors online and how Yasmine had always been maliciously speculated about. He wanted to throw a grand birthday party for her, to show everyone that Yasmine was part of their family and that no one should bully her.

together before speaking again, "You've been really down these past few days. I can tell. This time, the birthday party

smile, "Morgan, I'll invite those who should be invited, and those

remembered something about the photo. She couldn't get any answers from Yoselin, but maybe Morgan knew something. She quickly pulled the photo from her

unconsciously as he tried to

you really see it!"

ordinary photof Morgan handed the picture back

met a year ago, and I haven't been back to the old house in a long time. The last time was before I married Xavier. This means this photo must be at least three years old, and I look more lively and younger in this

You didn't know her before. He lowered his eyes, avoiding Yasmine's gaze, and continued, "Yasinine, maybe you just don't remember clearly. Three years ago, we didnt have any interaction with the Russells,

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possibly. He trailed off, leaving

on Morgan's expression. The panic in his eyes didn't escape her notice. Ever since her cousin had warned her to stay away from Yonas, she had suspected that something must have happened before. Otherwise, why would Yonas and her cousin seem like they're hiding something? But

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