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
Blake grabbed his car keys and phoned Tyler. "Where is Mrs. Ford?""She's still at the restaurant with Ms. Salle," Tyler replied.Yasmin was waiting for the fingerprint processing to be completed, so she couldn't leave. She ordered a few dishes and decided to just have dinner with Eunice.Just then, Eunice's phone rang. It was a call from Mortimer, asking when she would be home.Eunice laughed and said, "I'm having dinner with Yaz. I'll be back soon.""Our baby misses you," Mortimer said sweetly. He held their adorable baby on the other end of the video call.Eunice couldn't help but smile. "Has our baby been good today?""The best."The two of them started chatting. Yasmin sat across from Eunice, listening to their conversation with a faint smile playing on her lips.Suddenly, a waiter approached. He placed a glass of juice in front of her and gently tugged at Yasmin's sleeve while Eunice was distracted.Yasmin reached under the tray, and the waiter discreetly handed her a t
Yasmin felt uneasy and squirmed under his touch. "I can undress myself."Blake didn't force her. He simply stood there and watched her intently.Amid the rising steam of the heated bath water, Yasmin felt awkward. She quickly stripped out of her clothes and stepped into the rectangular bathtub.Blake joined her soon after. He pulled her into his lap, wrapping his arms around her waist. His body was hot to the touch. It made Yasmin jump in surprise. "What are you doing?" she exclaimed."I'm washing you," he murmured seductively near her ear."No," Yasmin protested. She grabbed his hand in alarm. Her eyes misted as she said, "I need to talk to you.""What is it?""My birthday is in three days. I want to go out with Eunice and the others to celebrate.""Just the two of us wouldn't work?" Blake preferred a more intimate celebration.However, Yasmin countered, "You've been so busy lately, you're hardly ever home. If I wait for you, who knows how late it will be before I can blo
The next day eventually arrived. It was Yasmin's birthday today.Blake had to attend a morning meeting at the company. He would only be able to join her birthday party in the evening after wrapping up the project launch."Sorry, I have some company matters to deal with during the day today. I'll come to see you tonight." Blake apologized, feeling guilty."No worries." Yasmin flashed a kind smile. "You can just come over when you're done, it's not like you won't make it.""Mm." Blake looked down at her with deep eyes. "Once today's launch is over, I'll take you on a vacation tomorrow.""Okay," Yasmin replied gently. "Go to work now."He kissed her lips and walked out of the house. Yasmin saw him off until they reached the yard.She watched him as his Rolls-Royce Ghost disappeared from view, then she withdrew his gaze. She steadily walked inside the villa.As guilty as she felt, this was her only way to escape him. She went upstairs and took a nap to refresh herself. In the eve
Tyler replied promptly, "Understood."Blake seethed with anger as he demanded, "Find her and bring her back to me."Tyler said, "Yes, Mr. Ford."After ending the call, Blake dialed the nursing home to confirm Stuart's whereabouts.Over there, they were unaware of what had just happened. A medical staff member, Violet Middleton said, "Mr. Starr is sleeping, Mr. Ford. Nothing out of the ordinary occurred."His voice turned cold as he instructed, "Go to the ward and check.""Alright." Violet went to the Intensive Care Unit to check. She pushed the door open and discovered that Stuart was missing.Violet hesitated. Then, she shakily informed Blake, "Mr. Ford, Mr. Starr is gone."Sure enough, Stuart was no longer there.Blake's face turned deathly cold. "How did you lose him?""I'm sorry, Mr. Ford. I don't know what happened. I'll check the surveillance footage," Violet said in a panic.Upon reviewing the surveillance footage, she discovered that two doctors had arrived that even