She politely declined his company in a distant manner. Ivan nodded gentlemanly, glanced at Blake, and then left.After he left, Yasmin remained at the ICU door. Since Stuart had just been transferred here, she needed to stay in case anything happened.Blake stood beside her, took off his coat, and draped it over her shoulders. "Have you had dinner?"Yasmin looked at him with a cold gaze.Sensing she was about to say something, Blake quickly changed the subject. "I'll have Malcolm send over some food."Yasmin didn't object. She needed to talk to him, anyway.Blake ordered a few of her favorite dishes. He opened several thermal containers and placed them in front of her, even peeling a few shrimp for her.Yasmin ate quietly.After dinner, Blake noticed the shrimp he had peeled still sitting in her bowl. His eyes darkened with a complicated expression."Why didn't you answer the phone today?" Yasmin asked as she put down her cutlery after he finished eating."I went to the priso
She didn't want to be the shameless woman Annalise described anymore.From the beginning, she knew this relationship couldn't last. It was simply reaching its end now, so she decided to accept it."I've told you, this matter is still under investigation. Even though Elise is dead, we might find something in Merania," Blake insisted.He remembered the dark-skinned Meranian police officer he met there. Finding that person might lead to some clues.Yasmin shook her head. "I know you're investigating, but I don't want to live in humiliation."Today, Anna…" She corrected herself. "Mrs. Ford didn't look well. She's probably worn out worrying about you. You should listen to her."Annalise had previously battled cancer. Although it hadn't recurred, she hadn't fully recovered. Without a stomach, emotional stress could easily cause problems again.Yasmin feared that if they stubbornly continued their relationship, it might worsen Annalise's condition. If something happened to her, Yasmin
Annalise could see that Lizzie and Marie had some hidden motives, but compared to Stuart's daughter, Annalise was more willing to accept Lizzie.Even if the grudges with Yasmin could be resolved, there would always be a wall between them.It was different with Lizzie. She was the adoptive daughter of Annalise's sister, and Annallise thought they had a closer bond.If their families were united by marriage, there would be no typical conflicts that usually happened between in-laws, making them even closer."Alright, I'll have Blake come back tonight. Lizzie, you should seize this opportunity," Annalise said.Lizzie's eyes brightened, and she nodded.…That night, Annalise called Blake back to Stanton Bay, using her health as an excuse.When he entered the bedroom, he saw Lizzie sitting beside Annalise. She was sorting out some medications and reminding Annalise to take them on time every day."Lizzie, you're such a good child," Annalise praised her with a smile.She had met man
It was nothing more than Yasmin lowering herself to seduce him before.If Lizzie could also humble herself, Blake would definitely accept her.Silently cheering herself on, Lizzie went to her room and took out a sexy nightgown. She took a bath, put on the nightgown, brushed her long hair, and even sprayed on some perfume.She looked and smelled charming and seductive.After that, she went back to the first floor.Eddie was already waiting for her, holding a bowl of soup. "Ms. Lizzie, this is prepared for you by Madam Annalise. Mr. Blake is working upstairs. You should go look for him."Lizzie glanced at the bowl of soup, "Eddie, this soup…"Eddie nodded and smiled, "Some herbs that can make a man's blood boil have been added."Annalise wanted to use this to make sure that things between Blake and Lizzie would go to the point of no return tonight.Lizzie's face turned even redder upon hearing this. She took the tray from Eddie and walked upstairs with small, delicate steps.Li
It was a warning.Lizzie looked at him with a pale face, "Roxy is your cousin, your blood relative. Yet, you treat her this way?""She has continuously caused trouble, so she deserves to be punished. Otherwise, she'll continue to think she's very clever," Blake said slowly and lazily.Lizzie's expression was extremely unpleasant. She said in a low voice, "Technically, she didn't do anything wrong. She just handed those things to Aunt Anne; it's a fact."Blake didn't even raise his gaze, his tone unchanged: "What happens between Yasmin and I is none of anyone's business."He glanced at her.Their eyes met, and Lizzie felt inexplicably guilty. She lowered her head. "Maybe she just wanted to help you find your way back.""I know whether she did it for me or herself." Blake lowered his eyes, his gaze falling on the bowl of soup, "Something is in this soup, right?"He could tell at a glance. Previously, Annalise asked Yasmin to give him a bowl of soup too.He could taste an odd med
Ivan said, "You don't need to worry about that. I can arrange for medical personnel and a helicopter. You can leave with them. It shouldn't be a problem."Yasmin was silent for a moment. Then, she said, "Wouldn't seeking treatment overseas cost much money?"She had about a million in her account; she feared it wouldn't be enough if she hired a team of experts to save her father."Oh, you’re worried about that." Ivan smiled and said, "We can negotiate with them. Some teams are developing new drugs. It might be free if your father is willing to participate in a trial. You would only need to pay for hospitalization."Yasmin's eyes glistened. "Is that possible?"Ivan nodded.Yasmin thought momentarily and asked, "Is it risky to participate in a trial?""There is some risk, of course." Iven was blunt with her. "However, it might be worth participating in a trial with your father's current condition; there's a chance he could wake up."Yasmin didn't speak, seemingly hesitant.Ivan s
"Is there anything to eat here?" he asked her.Yasmin turned her head away, avoiding eye contact with him. "I've already said we've broken up. Go home."She didn't want to have anything to do with him anymore.She knew it wouldn't be long before Anna and Lizzie discovered he was there. Then, they would come and trouble her again."I said we're not breaking up," Blake emphasized, closing the door with a backhand and pressing her onto the sofa. His hand wrapped around her waist while the other tugged at her nightgown. He coaxed her with a low voice, "We're not breaking up. Listen to me...""Don't do this." Yasmin frowned, stopping his hand. "We can never be together anymore.""Why? Then, who can you be with?" Blake's eyes were icy, "Ivan? You've changed your mind after meeting him for tonight, huh?""How did you know?" Yasmin wondered how he had found out that Ivan and she had met that night.Blake's lips curved into a sneer, "You kept meeting with him as soon as he returned. You
Yasmin felt exhausted hearing it.It didn't matter if they had the blessing from the Fords—he was determined to be with her.However, Yasmin was tired. Wearily, she said, "Blake."He looked down at her.Yasmin said, "It's over between us. Let go of me."She no longer wanted to have any part of this physically and emotionally draining relationship. She reached out to push him away, eager to leave.However, as soon as she was about to push him away, he pressed her down again. A possessive look lingered in her eyes as he asked, "Did you hear me? I said we're not breaking up."Yasmin's expression changed. She stiffened her stone as she noticed he was forcing his way through. "Blake, I told you—We can never happen."His eyes grew darker and colder at the sound of "never". It was as if he had lost his ability to think straight. He suddenly pulled off her nightgown and kissed his way down.Yasmin's face turned pale. "Let go of me!""I tried to coax you, yet you're not satisfied. I'