"Was he taken to the police?" Eunice asked."Blake said he already did that.""That's more like it. That guy's a goddamn scumbag!" Eunice looked at Yasmin and asked, "Yaz, do you want some fruits? I brought you your favorite peaches.""Sure. One would be nice." Yasmin had slept for days and was now starting to feel a bit hungry. Eunice peeled a peach and handed it to Yasmin. "I've begun to notice that Blake actually treats you quite well. He's always stepping in whenever you're in trouble."Yasmin took a bite of the peach and nodded in agreement. "I used to think he was a cold person since he was rarely home. But after seeing him save you so many times this year, he doesn't seem so bad anymore." Eunice's opinion of Blake had started to improve after seeing how well he treated Yasmin. However, Yasmin remained quiet.So, Eunice asked, "Why aren't you saying anything?"Yasmin sighed. "I think he's a pretty nice person too, but…"It wasn't a question of whether or not she wa
"I think he's been caught." Yasmin turned to Blake and asked, "Have you handed him to the police?"Blake replied coldly, "Yes."Yasmin nodded and told Ivan, "They've got him."Then, Blake regarded Ivan indifferently and said, "You've seen her, so you can leave now. She just woke up and needs to rest."Ivan wasn't that oblivious, so he got up to leave.Blake then walked him out of the room and looked at him coldly once the door closed shut. "What do you want from her?""What could I possibly want from her?" Ivan put on a smile. Blake's tone was icy. "That's what I'm asking. One moment you're helping her with her career, and the next, you're playing the hero. "So, what exactly do you want?"Ivan's eyes were cold as he calmly replied, "I see her as a little sister, of course.""Little sister?" Blake snickered with a raised eyebrow. There was no way he believed that.But Ivan merely replied, "That's right. Yasmin and I clicked the moment we met, so I think of her as my younger
"You're lying!" Yasmin continued resisting, clutching her clothes tightly. "What do you think I'm going to do to you?" "I bet you're going to start doing something else once you wash me…"Blake frowned in annoyance. "Do you really think I'm such a beast?"Yasmin pursed her lips and didn't reply. Blake furrowed his brows, but he didn't continue arguing. Instead, he helped Yasmin onto a chair and left the bathroom. "Wash up yourself then. I'll wait outside. Don't fall," he said.Yasmin watched as Blake walked out and closed the door without saying anything.Then, she slowly began to remove her clothes.However, such a simple task had drained all her energy. So, by the time she started showering, she was feeling weak and dizzy. As she leaned against the shower wall, she called out weakly, "Mr. B…"The door swung open, and Blake appeared. He sighed when he saw Yasmin leaning against the wall naked. "I told you you weren't strong enough to shower by yourself yet. You hur
Blake then sat on the edge of the bed and draped another blanket over Yasmin before gently gathering her into his arms and comforting her like a baby. Feeling Blake's familiar warmth, Yasmin instinctively snuggled closer to him. And, just like how she used to, she quickly fell asleep in his warm embrace. Yasmin had always liked Blake's hugs. His body had a faint scent of cedar that always put her at ease.And just like that, the night passed uneventfully. …When Yasmin woke up in Blake's arms the next morning, her eyes were filled with confusion. "What are you doing in my bed?"The beds in the premium rooms were almost five feet wide, so the two of them were able to sleep together without much difficulty. Blake continued hugging Yasmin as he replied hoarsely, "You kept saying you were cold last night, so I had to comfort you all night."Yasmin blushed but didn't respond. Blake didn't continue talking either, but neither did he let go of her. He just kept holding Yasmin
"Did you come just to tell me this?" Yasmin felt bored upon hearing this. There was nothing new at all.Giselle sighed. "Yasmin, I didn't come here to upset you. I'm here to ask you for a favor. "In a few days, Blake and I will be taking our wedding photos. So, please don't cause any trouble. I've turned a blind eye to how you flirt with Blake, but for something this important, I hope you can understand your place.""What do I need to understand about it?"Giselle started, "You need to know that from now on, I'm his wife, and you're his mistress. I'll be the rightful Mrs. Ford. And after the wedding, I'll be living with my mother-in-law. "As for you, if you're willing to be Blake's mistress, I won't stop you. But let me make this clear, Yasmin—remember your status. In public, you can only be Ms. Starr, and I will be Mrs. Ford. For holidays and such, Blake will come to the Ford Residence to be with us. "If you understand this and still want to be with Blake, I'll consider you m
But Yasmin couldn't push Blake away. Then. he hugged her tightly.Yasmin frowned. "What are you doing? Let me go.""Look at you. You fell for it." Blake looked at Yasmin and continued, "She says a few words, and your mood swings right away. "She succeeded."Yasmin was stunned.That's right. She and Blake were fine in the morning, but after hearing a few words from Giselle, she started to feel annoyed with Blake.Blake said, "It's all mind games. If Giselle makes her move, you respond.""How do I respond?""Go along with what she says. Keep being close to me."Yasmin looked at Blake and began to understand what he meant.Just then, Giselle came back with the thermos. When she opened the door, she saw them hugging.Then, her gaze turned cold. "What are you two doing?""We're talking," Blake answered indifferently.Giselle looked at Yasmin.Upon remembering Blake's words, Yasmin decided to hit back.She wrapped her arms around Blake's waist and leaned into his chest. "
Giselle frowned slightly and said, "Blake, I'm pregnant. Isn't it a bit much asking me to do all this?""Didn't you suggest we all live together? Yasmin is younger, so you should be taking care of her. You're so gentle and virtuous. Of course, you can handle the household chores."Even though Giselle was good at pretending, her face turned red with anger and frustration. "But I'm pregnant.""If you think you can't live this way, then why suggest it? Or were you just trying to upset Yasmin?" Blake looked at Giselle, his smile not reaching his eyes.Giselle shook her head. "Of course not. I meant it sincerely.""Then can you take care of both of us?"Giselle couldn't answer, and she felt a surge of anger in her chest.If she said yes, Blake would treat her like a servant. But if she said no, she would have to admit that her suggestion was just to annoy Yasmin.But she wouldn't show her anger in front of Blake. So, she kept up her ladylike facade and said, "I was just suggesting.
Giselle was stunned, and tears started welling up in her eyes. "But it's what your mom wants. She's still sick and can only get up for a bit over an hour a day.""Just appease her for now, but no need to actually plan a wedding. It's pointless.""But I don't like lying." Giselle looked sad, her eyes misty, "I've been taking care of your mom lately, and we've grown close. She's really nice to me, and I genuinely want to take care of her.""You can visit her in the hospital every day to take care of her. Even if you want to be her goddaughter, that's fine by me." Blake knew Giselle would still go to the hospital anyway. Then, he added, "But forget the wedding. You can show your care in other ways, and she'll still treat you well. You won't lose out.""Blake, I just wanted the baby to have a family..." Giselle started crying.Blake replied, "Your baby already has a family. Why look elsewhere? You're his mom, your parents are his grandparents, and you're his closest family. "Sure,