Yasmin asked, "Who's this?""I'm Darion!"Yasmin furrowed her brows. "How did you get my phone number?""I had someone look into it, but that's beside the point. I'm still at the police station. Hurry up and withdraw the charges.""What charges?"Darion was exasperated. "Has it already slipped your mind?"Feeling upset, Darion raised his voice as he bellowed, "Your man, Blake, accused me of kidnapping you last night. I'm still stuck in the police station."Darion fully deserved that.Yasmin's mood lightened up a bit, but she still retorted, "He isn't my man.""If he isn't your man, why all the fuss? Get over here and drop the charges or you'll regret it, Yasmin."Yasmin wasn't keen on arguing with Darion, but his threat got on her nerves. She raised an eyebrow and said, "But you really did commit the crime of kidnapping me.""Just when did I do that?""You didn't get my consent, forced me into the car, and took my phone. Is that not kidnap to you?""I…" Darion ran out of w
Yasmin understood and went with Blake to get changed.On the way, Blake suddenly took Yasmin's hand in his. His warm and large palm held her cold and delicate hand.Yasmin felt a shiver as Blake asked, "Your hand is so cold. Are you worried?"Yasmin kept quiet and didn't respond to Blake's concern.Blake seemed to have read Yasmin's mind. He nonchalantly remarked, "It's just a regular check-up. Don't worry too much."Still, Yasmin remained silent.Blake guided Yasmin to the changing room. The nurses handed them two sets of green protective suits. Blake reached out to take off Yasmin's coat.Yasmin batted her eyelashes in confusion and finally broke the silence. "What are you doing?""I'm helping you put on the protective suit.""I can do it myself." Yasmin unfolded the suit.Blake insisted, "You won't be able to tie the straps at the back, I'll have to help you."Yasmin pressed her lips into a thin line. Meanwhile, Blake continued, "Let's not waste any more time. The speci
Stepping into the ward, Yasmin felt her heart racing.Stuart's face slowly came into Yasmin's view. He was on the sick bed and looking much slimmer. Still, his cheeks were rosy, which indicated he'd been well taken care of.Yasmin stared at Stuart quietly with a serious expression.Next to Yasmin, Blake kept watching her wordlessly.Time passed as the two stood in silence."It's time to go," Joel eventually told Blake as the session was over.The ICU needed to stay sterile. Once the examination was done, everyone had to go."Got it." Blake nodded and looked at Yasmin. She quietly stood rooted to the ground and fixed her gaze on Stuart."Let her stay a little longer." Blake stopped Joel from approaching Yasmin.Joel was understanding. He grinned and said, "Let's head out first."A group of people subsequently left the ward.The stunning female doctor trailed behind, waiting for Blake and Joel to catch up to her.Once Blake and Joel were before her, the female doctor greeted,
Joel said, "Yeah. You didn't know about this then because you were studying overseas. Blake and Yasmin got married secretly two years ago, so not many people in your family know about this. Your grandmother should know, though."Lixxi and Blake both shared the same maternal grandmother, Adelle Keating. Lixxi nodded and turned her gaze away from Yasmin. "I know about the marriage because Grandma told me, but I heard that they divorced half a year ago?""They are divorced. But Blake can't get over Yasmin, so he wants to get back with her."Lixxi frowned. "I heard she can't conceive?""She has a special condition that makes it challenging, but she can still conceive," Joel replied. If Yasmin had been unable to conceive, she would not have been pregnant six months ago. That said, the timing wasn't right, and she had some complications with the pregnancy. If there hadn't been complications, the baby would have already been born.…Yasmin and Blake stood at the door."You just
Yasmin set the pen down as if she was not going to sign the contract.When Malcolm saw this, he quickly said, "Mrs. Ford, it was hard for Mr. Ford to secure this contract. He used a lot of effort, manpower, connections, and resources to contact Dr. Myers, who is a busy man. If you miss this opportunity, the chances of Mr. Starr waking up will greatly diminish."Yasmin looked at Malcolm, slightly stumped. Malcolm quickly added, "Dr. Myers is willing to go back and forth between countries to agree to this contract because Mr. Ford's persistence and sincerity moved him. Mrs. Ford, Mr. Ford cares about you immensely. He will spare no effort to alleviate the ache in your heart and ensure your happiness."I hope that you will take this into serious consideration. Mr. Ford does not intend to force you into doing anything. All he hopes for is a chance to mend the relationship."As he spoke, Yasmin considered the possibility of her father not waking up. What would she do if this was the
Blake smiled and ladled more soup for Yasmin.Just then, Yasmin's phone rang. Ivan was finally returning her call.When Blake saw Ivan's name on the screen, his heart sank a little, but he didn't say anything.Yasmin stepped away to answer the phone. "Hello."Ivan hadn't answered her call when she contacted him in the afternoon. It was now daylight where he was, so Ivan had likely just woken up."Yasmin, you called?""Yes." When she heard Ivan's voice, Yasmin smiled and said, "Ivo, I've been very successful in my career lately. I wanted to call you to tell you about it."Ivan was her benefactor who had pulled her out of the darkness. Thus, she wanted to share her happiness and success with him too. It was also her way of showing appreciation for him."Congratulations." Yasmin couldn't tell, but Ivan was smiling. "I'm thrilled to hear you've been doing well."Ivan had almost completed his overseas project.Gavin had been very good to Ivan lately. This was because Isaac didn't
Yasmin had been bullied at the start of her prison sentence.Soon after she was sent in, two other women entered the prison with her. They never approached Yasmin. But every time she encountered danger, those two women would jump in and rescue her. They would then disappear once Yasmin was safe.One day, Yasmin asked them why they always saved her. They told her that their boss had sent them to protect her and to give her more food.Yasmin assumed that Ivan sent those women to help her because he knew how much she was suffering.Blake almost laughed when he heard Yasmin say that.The women he had sent to help Yasmin in prison had been assumed to be Ivan's efforts. No wonder Yasmin had been so dependent on Ivan when she was first released.…After dinner, Yasmin returned to her room to continue working on her designs.Blake washed some strawberries, put them in a bowl, and brought it next to her.Yasmin glanced at the strawberries and looked up at him. "Aren't you going home
Yasmin stopped eating her sandwich. She wanted to ignore him, but looking at his indignant expression, she couldn't help but mock, "Were you ever moved when I was chasing after you before? "I too cooked for you every day, was at your beck and call, and prepared thick clothes for you during the winter."Blake was slightly stunned. He bent over to gaze at her deeply. "I was moved. If I wasn't, I wouldn't be here."Yasmin's brow twitched and she suddenly couldn't meet his eyes. She looked wary and spat, "Scram.""Shy?" Blake asked with a laugh."No!""Of course you are. Your ears are red."Yasmin was stunned and subconsciously covered her ears. She realized she had been tricked when she saw the mischief in Blake's eyes.She flushed red and couldn't help yelling, "BLAKE FORD!""I'm here." Blake couldn't conceal his laughter.Not wanting to see him, Yasmin pointed at the door and said, "Go home. I don't want you here.""Sure, I was planning on leaving now anyway." Blake actual