Chapter 870

Gemma's hand froze in midair.

Yasmine tugged at Yvette's sleeve, saying, "Can you take me back? I'm scared. I want to find my grandpa."

Her trust now rested solely on Yvette.

Unable to resist Yasmine's plea, Yvette agreed. "Okay."

She took Yasmine's hand and turned to Gemma. "Ms. Zelnik, if you genuinely want to adopt a child, you need to consider the child's feelings."

Gemma slowly withdrew her hand. "Let's go. I'll go with you to take her back home."

Yasmine led the way, weaving through narrow alleys until they arrived at a modest apartment building. The area was still part of the city center, suggesting that Yasmine's family situation might not be too dire.

Before they reached the door, Yasmine suddenly broke free from Yvette's grasp and ran toward an elderly man with graying hair. "Grandpa!"

"Yasmine!" he exclaimed.

"Grandpa, I don't want to be someone else's daughter; I want to stay with you. Please don't leave me!" Yasmine cried, tears streaming down her cheeks. "Don't w