Chapter 953

Blake stared deeply at Yasmin, his gaze probing. "Yasmin, you're not lying to me, right?"

Yasmin paused, then lifted her head to meet his eyes. "Blake, I've told you so much. If you still don't believe me, there's nothing more I can do."

She placed her hands on the table, and the room fell into a tense silence.

This was when Blake noticed the pale purple diamond ring on her delicate finger, the one he had given her as a promise to marry. It sparkled brightly under the overhead light.

He reached out and took her hand, looking into her eyes. "Yasmin, I want to trust you."

Yasmin's heart skipped a beat at his words, and she nodded. Not knowing what else to say, she simply expressed her gratitude. "Thank you."

Sensing the heavy atmosphere, she continued, "Don't be so sad. You're only going back for a few days. We can still speak over video calls every day. Just phone me whenever you have time, and I'll answer."

"Okay." Blake nodded in agreement. He placed her hand against his chee