Annalise smirked as she questioned, "Anything I say now is useless to you?""Madam Annalise, we're just following orders. Why make it difficult for us?" Tyler's tone was calm as he spoke.After that, he turned to Yasmin and Eunice. "Madam Yasmin, it's not safe here. Let's head back."Yasmin and Eunice followed Tyler out. They were surrounded by the remaining bodyguards, and no one dared to stop them.Once they left, Marie rose from the floor. She held her aching waist and coldly addressed Annalise, "Annalise, are you just going to let her bully you like this?""Blake's dead set on being with that woman. What else can I do?" Annalise huffed. Then, she stepped away.…Lately, everyone at Windmere Group had been busy—including Blake.When Blake finally returned home, it was already 8:00 pm.The villa was dim, with no lights turned on.Blake's heart started to race, and he quickly ascended the stairs. He pushed open the bedroom door and saw Yasmin lying in bed, which eased him so
Blake lived in this house that felt like a lonely grave. He had tasted the bitterness of longing and regret. Thus, he would not let Yasmin leave him again.To Yasmin, Blake's words sounded like imprisonment. She felt a chill creep down her spine just then. She asked softly, "What happens after I get pregnant?""After you get pregnant, we'll live here forever. We'll be so happy…" Blake envisioned their future together.But that future was a nightmare for Yasmin. If she became pregnant, she would never be able to leave.Yasmin shook her head in panic. She reasoned, "Blake, it's impossible. Your family hates me. If we have a child, it will only bring us more pain."Just because Blake liked her now didn't mean he would never regret it. Yasmin wondered what would happen if his feelings faded and he regretted everything in the future. Would he end up resenting their child, seeing them as the product of a cursed union?The more Yasmin thought about it, the more terrified she became.
When Ivan phoned Yasmin again, she was sitting in the yard, lost in thought."Yasmin, have you made up your mind?" Ivan asked.Yasmin gazed at the darkening sky, a clear sign that it was about to rain. Then, she slowly nodded. "Yes, I have made up my mind."With things finally boiling over, Yasmin resolved to take a chance for her future. She didn't want to be imprisoned here forever.Ivan nodded in understanding. "Alright, Yasmin. You need to find a document of Blake's and photograph its contents for me."Yasmin remained silent for a long while.Ivan reassured her gently, "Yasmin, if you don't want to do this, I won't pressure you."After pondering for a long time, Yasmin asked hesitantly, "Will this really not have a significant impact on him?""It won't. Given his capabilities, this will just be a minor incident for him. You can rest assured," Ivan replied confidently.After repeatedly considering it, Yasmin finally nodded in agreement. "Okay, wait for my message."Ivan
Blake held Yasmin close, his large hand moving to her lower abdomen to gently massage it. "Can't sleep because of the pain?"Yasmin didn't dare pull away from him. She lay stiffly in his arms and said, "It's okay, I was just falling asleep."Her voice was delicate and gentle. It tugged at Blake's heart. Blake was feeling somewhat unsettled. He leaned down to kiss her forehead gently, whispering, "Go to sleep."All night, he kept massaging her stomach. Yasmin had planned to get up once Blake fell asleep to photograph his document and send it over to Ivan. However, every time his hand stopped and she tried to move, he would wake up and continue massaging her stomach.Blake was a light sleeper; he was always on high alert. If she acted rashly, he could catch her in the act.She knew that she couldn't complete her task that night, so she finally relaxed and fell asleep in Blake's arms. They spent the night wrapped around each other.…The next morning, Yasmin woke up to find Bla
After Blake left, Yasmin headed out again.She went to the mall and bought various supplements and skincare products. She intended to bring them all to Eunice at Erinnyes."Eunice, this is a moisturizing cream to use in the morning. This one is a night cream, make sure you use it before bed. These are probiotics, they help with the baby's gut health," Yasmin explained without a break. She held up various items, introducing them to Eunice one by one.Eunice looked puzzled. Confused, she asked, "Yaz, what are you doing?"Yasmin smiled and replied, "I'm bringing you gifts. You've been in postpartum care for so long, and I haven't gotten you anything. So, I took the chance to get you these today.""But why do I feel like you're bidding me farewell?" Eunice inexplicably had a strange premonition. "Are you planning something?"Yasmin hesitated for a moment, then laughed. "No, I'm just bored lately. I went to the mall and thought of getting you some gifts.""What about what happened
Blake's gaze instantly darkened. His good mood from the morning was completely gone, replaced by an intense brooding.It was that expression again. The ominous look he always had before he went berserk.Yasmin feared being caught, so she calmed her nerves. She explained, "I was just saying goodbye to Ivan.""Why goodbye?" Blake asked. His eyes narrowed dangerously.Yasmin tried her best to calm him, explaining, "You forbade me from going to Merania. I told him I was not going anymore, and that we'd live together here in Stanton City.""Is that so?" His skepticism lingered.Yasmin nodded earnestly. "Isn't that what you said? That if I contacted him, you wouldn't let me see my dad. I… I miss my dad."Upon hearing the grievance in her words, Blake's hostility softened a bit. He turned gentle as he asked, "So saying goodbye to him means you won't contact him again?""What else could it be?" Yasmin looked at him with a hint of grievance.Blake's mood lifted a bit. "So, you're final
Yasmin could keenly feel the heat from Blake's body. Her eyes betrayed irritation as she questioned, "Can't we just sleep peacefully?""I want it." His voice was hoarse as he spoke, barely recognizable. He rested his head in the crook of her shoulder. Then, he bit down with a pained, guttural moan.Ever since they started giving each other the silent treatment, he had endured for too long."Yaz, help me…" Seeing that she didn't move, he urged, "Hurry…"In the darkness, Yasmin's face displayed her resignation. She sighed softly and gave in to him.She knew his character well enough. If not appeased, he would persist until he got what he wanted. Yasmin didn't want to be harassed every day. Thus, she let him resolve his problems for tonight. Tomorrow, he wouldn't be like this.He didn't know how long had passed, but his entire body tensed up. At the critical moment, he suddenly embraced Yasmin. Then, he let out an uncontrollable grunt.His body temperature was high, and Yasmin re
Blake asked softly, "You know my company is launching a new project soon?"Yasmin's heart began to race. She was afraid that he would suspect something. Then, she took a deep breath and calmly said, "I've been seeing it on the news these past few days."Blake nodded at that, his smile widening. He picked up a tie and said, "Help me with my tie.""Can't you do it yourself?""Not as well as you can." Blake handed her the tie. He tilted his head back and pointed his chin at her.Yasmin took the tie from him. While carefully tying it, her fingers accidentally brushed against his neck, sending a shiver through her body.Blake looked down at her and asked, "What? Are you trying to seduce me this early in the morning?""Of course not." She blushed slightly. "It was an accident.""I really hope your period ends soon." Blake pulled her into his embrace, and Yasmin could feel his body radiating heat.Yasmin's eyelashes fluttered. She was afraid he might do something, so she lowered her