Blake didn't respond to Yasmin's words. He only said, "Just keep yourself in check, Mrs. Ford. No one will pressure you."Yasmin smiled. "But I don't want to be Mrs. Ford."Blake's brows furrowed.The two gazed at one another for some time in the dark. Blake's gaze was intense.For some reason, Yasmin felt like Blake was actually considerate of her. So she asked, "Can I ask you a question, Mr. B?""What is it?""If you had a chance to, would you end things with Giselle?" This was Yasmin's final plea.Blake was silent for some time before he said, "No."Yasmin smiled, mocking herself. "Then things won't change. You don't need to question how I want to live my life from now on."She might not be able to divorce him, but she couldn't love him anymore.Maybe Blake was reluctant to let Yasmin go. That didn't stem from love but from habit. Blake had gotten used to his pretty, obedient little plaything in bed. Who wouldn't be reluctant to let that go?"I told you, I don't agree t
Yasmin's heart lurched. "How did you find out, Anna?""She called me earlier today to tell me." Annalise's joy was clear for all to see.Yasmin finally knew why she was so happy. So Annalise knew about Giselle's pregnancy now.Yasmin nodded, her emotions not fluctuating much. "Okay."She couldn't rebut anything. Giselle really was pregnant."Is it Blake's child?" Annalise asked."Why don't you ask Giselle, Anna?" Yasmin wasn't sure. Giselle said it was Blake's baby, but Blake never confirmed it."It's probably Blake's," Annalise said. "Giselle said so to me earlier today."One could tell Annalise really wanted Blake to have a baby based on her sentence alone.Yasmin looked out the window glumly.She knew she shouldn't be bothered about this. The entire Ford family had their prejudices against her ever since Stuart messed with Blake two years ago, especially Annalise, who had to raise Blake alone after her husband passed away. Blake became head of the family business after y
Yasmin asked, "What about our families' feud?"She meant when Stuart threatened Blake.Annalise said, "As long as this succeeds, the Ford family will stop holding a grudge against the Starr family. Our families will maintain friendly relations."Yasmin was glad to hear this. If she divorced Blake, her father could walk free from prison, and the Ford family would no longer hate the Starr family.Yasmin smiled after not having done so in several days. Her mood felt lighter. "I'm willing to go through with this divorce as long as you can get my father out, Anna. I'll get divorced right away and never bother Blake ever again."Yasmin was telling the truth. If her father was saved, then the noose around her neck would loosen. From that point on, she'd be a free woman.Annalise smiled warmly when Yasmin agreed to do this. "Alright. Let's do this then.""But I have a question." Yasmin suddenly recalled something.Annalise's brows wrinkled when she thought Yasmin was going back on her
Annalise was happy to see Yasmin do the sensible thing. After dropping her off at the Oak Garden, she'd even given her two bottles of loose-leaf tea. "Yasmin, you get sick easily. Take these herbal teas. They're good for you.""Thank you, Annalise." Yasmin accepted the gifts with a smile.Annalise continued, "I also hope no one else finds out about our agreement.""Okay," Yasmin agreed.Annalise drove off.Yasmin stood in the yard with the gift in her hand. The storm cloud above her heart slowly dissipated.So long as Blake asked for a divorce, her father would be able to come back.She inwardly encouraged herself to make this a reality!When she walked into the villa, Mary asked her, "Mrs. Ford, you're home. Have you had breakfast?""Not yet." Yasmin grinned cheerfully. She was in such a good mood that she got her appetite back.Mary served her a nutritious breakfast.Just as Yasmin was slowly enjoying her food, she heard a housekeeper call out, "Sir, you're home!""Is M
The Oak Garden was located in the mountains. Without a car, it was very inconvenient to go anywhere.Blake gazed at Yasmin. She looked kind, cute, and fresh-faced as she stood before him, just like during those days they had spent together.He contemplated it. Deciding that she was most likely tired of asking him for a divorce and was being sincere, he said, "That car was always yours."Yasmin nodded with a smile. "Then I'll be leaving now. Oh, right. When you see Giselle, remember to get her some flowers. Girls love flowers. It would make her happy."With that, she left the dining hall.Blake's spoon froze in mid-air. He looked up at her, but she was already gone. She seemed genuinely happy, and it didn't seem like she was being cynical at all.Yet, it made him feel uncomfortable. He felt something niggling at his heart, and it wasn't a pleasant feeling.Yasmin went to her studio and spent the entire day drawing.Eunice came upstairs with her phone in her hand. Frowning, she s
When Yasmin saw the text, she was stunned.She didn't expect Annalise to move so quickly. It had just been a day, and she had already arranged a blind date candidate for her. She had even sent the man's number over.Yasmin added him to her contacts.It was good. The earlier she settled this, the sooner she would be free.She replied to Annalise with "Okay." Then, she turned around and picked a new dress that she had designed in her studio. She did some light makeup before going on her blind date.Just as she picked up her purse, her phone rang. She took it out and saw that it was Blake calling."Hello?" she answered as she walked down the stairs. "Do you need me for something, Mr. Ford?"She was going to start calling him Mr. Ford now.Blake frowned on the other end of the line. "Why are you calling me Mr. Ford?""I think it's a good form of address." With that, she fell silent, waiting for him to say something."Do you have time tonight?" he asked."What's the matter?""Le
"Alright." Yasmin was still quite calm. With the two men outside cursing at her, she would be a fool to open the door.Seeing that she refused to open the door, one of the men went insane. He hooked his hands under the car and tried to lift it.Yasmin's face drained of color. "What are you doing?"These drunkards seemed to have lost their minds after drinking so much.The car lifted into the air, and Yasmin's heart clenched. At that critical moment, someone rushed over and pulled the burly man off, then punched him.Upon turning around, the burly man found himself surrounded by numerous bodyguards, and a beating lasting half an hour followed.When the car landed back on the ground, Yasmin's heart went into overdrive from fear. She clutched her chest. At that moment, she saw an elegant man walking over. A pair of frameless glasses were perched on his high nose. He had a quiet air to him.Ivan?Before she could finish processing everything, Ivan was already standing in front of h
Ivan noticed it. He gave her a gentle smile and said, "Sorry, I was too close, wasn't I?"Yasmin replied, "No worries. You don't have to apologize."She believed that it wasn't intentional.Ivan helped her sit down in the consultation room.When the doctor asked her questions, she answered them meekly and obediently.She was a woman who left a great first impression upon first sight. She was pretty, but not threatening. Ivan observed her from the side. Once the doctor was finished with the report, he went over and helped her up. "Ms. Starr, I'll walk you to the X-ray room.""Thanks," Yasmin said. Ivan grabbed her bag and casually looped it around his arm.Yasmin was slightly taken aback but said nothing. She went to the X-ray room with him.There was a queue for the X-ray machine. Ivan sat down next to her. He pierced the box of strawberry milk with a straw and held it to her lips. "Have some milk.""Thank you." Yasmin took the milk and sipped at it quietly. Her long hair ca