Chapter 297

Yasmin raised an eyebrow in indignation.

Blake patted her head fondly in response. "Okay, then I'll go home tomorrow."

"Tomorrow?" She was surprised. "Aren't you attending Anna's birthday party?"

"She's finally celebrating her 60th birthday, and I don't want to spoil her mood. She'll only be able to celebrate her birthday if I don't show up," Blake explained.

So that was what he meant. If the groom didn't show up, the wedding naturally wouldn't take place.

Annalise would have no choice but to just host her birthday banquet.

Thus, Yasmin relaxed and didn't urge Blake to go home anymore.

That evening, Chris returned. He was carrying a heavy backpack, and his expression was grim.

Spotting Yasmin sweeping the front of the house, he rushed over, grabbed her hand, and tried to run.

"I heard from my classmates that the people who came to our town are looking for a woman whose surname is Starr. They said she had long hair, bright eyes, and fair skin. Isn't that you?"

Chris had been