Chapter 96
It was an anonymous message, so Yonas had no idea who sent the photo or with what intentions.
Nonetheless, it completely unsettled him. He had never felt so flustered over anything before. Though he didn't
show it, his mind was in turmoil,
He dialed the number, and after two rings, the call was answered by someone laughing. "Hello? Yasmine is
currently unavailable. She and my brother are hugging... Sorry. I've said too much. Call back later, okay!"
Helen hung up the phone with a beaming smile. Then she deleted the call record and returned the phone to its
original place.
Everything had been so quiet, as if nothing had happened.
Helen glanced at Yasmine and Xavier, who were still handling the mangoes.
Yasmine felt the strong scent of the mango skin seep into her skin as she peeled them. After discarding the skin,
the flesh emitted an even more delightful aroma.
For sreason, it reminded her of the subtle cedarwood scent that Yonas exuded. Whether it was that day at
the Paragon Hotel or later when he carried her, that scent always made her heart race. But at this moment, she
was completely unaware of it After two quick games of Go with Matthew, Yasmine left. She really didn't want to
see Helen's face or Xavier.
In the days that followed, Yasmine didn't see Yonas at all. He had always been by her side, and she had grown
accustomed to his presence, so his sudden absence made her feel unsettled.
During this time, Yoselin was staying at Yasmine's place. Although her condition had stabilized, Yasmine was still
concerned about letting her live alone.
After school, they returned home, and before long, Yoselin stepped out and returned with a lot of food. Yasmine
was puzzled and asked, "Did you buy these?"
"No. Yonas sent them over, Yoselin answered obediently.
"Why didn't he bring them himself?" Yasmine asked, lowering her gaze,
"He didn't say, but he toldnot to tell you, Yoselin said. She walked in and opened the bag. Inside were not
only dishes from the Paragon Hotel but also custard tarts and desserts from Dessert Oasis
Yasmine picked up a custard tart topped with bits of mango. The sweet, creamy aroma filled the air, but she
found it tasteless.
She thought. It's strange. Why does Yonas suddenly seem like a different person? Although I keep telling myself
to acknowledge the gap between us. I've never been able to control my feelings for him. Maybe | was too
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my relationship with Yonas has been one where he can cand go as he pleases. But | know nothing about him
She put down the half-eaten custard tart and walked into her room. The mirror on her dressing table reflected a
face with a sad smile. Her wrist still bore that Cartier bracelet. The rose gold hue no longer seemed as warm, but
the diamonds remained as dazzling as ever. She removed the bracelet and placed it back in the drawer. She
thought, 'Since it doesn't really belong to me, | shouldn't wear it!
Even though Yoselin had not yet fully recovered, her sensitivity allowed her to sense the unhappiness in the air.
Her brother and Yasmine were the two people she cared about most
The next day, after school, Yoselin held Yasmine's hand tightly and pleaded, "Yasmine, Yonas is pickingup
today. Let's go
's go htogether, okay?"
Yasmine hesitated for a moment and then gently replied, "Yoselin, you should go ahead. | can make my way
back. | shouldn't always trouble your brother.
"Yasmine, we're close friends, aren't we? And besides, I've been a bit of a bother, staying at your place for the
past few days." Yoselin said, affectionately holding onto Yasmine's arm
In the end, Yasmine gave in, grabbed her bag, and followed Yoselin out of the school gate,
When she saw Yonas, she merely nodded slightly in greeting.
Even though it had only been a few days since they last saw each other, they felt awkward and distant, as if they
hadn't been in touch for several years. This time, Yaunine ut in the back seat with Yoselin. 12:54 PM
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"Yasinine, I'm taking Yoselin back to my grandfather's place, so Ill drop you off first, okay?" Yonas said, his voice
tinged with a bit of coldness
Before Yasmine could respond. Yoselin hurriedly said, "No! Yonas, takeback first and then take Yasmine
home."
You didn't argue and took Yoselin to their grandfather's place first.
In the car, neither Yasmine nor Yonas spoke. The atmosphere was thick with an unexpected awkwardness-
something they could never have anticipated just a few days ago.
Yonas opened his mouth a few times, but then closed it again, holding back the words he wanted to say. In the
end, he still couldn't bring himself to
When the car stopped at her apartment building. Yasmine got out and simply said, "Thank you."
As Yorus watched her leave, he felt a pang of sadness in his heart.
He called Chuck, who answered the phone quickly.
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"Hey! How cyou have tto call me! Just tellwhat you want to eat this ti
"I need to ask you something." Yonas said seriously.
Chuck detected the sadness in his tone and also becserious. "Go ahead"
"I have a friend. She's divorced, but she still keeps in touch with her ex-husband, and they seem to get along
well. What do you think," said Jonas.
"You're talking about Ms. Sanchez, aren't you?" Chuck immediately guessed.
Yonas was silent for a moment, unsure of how to respond.
Chuck continued, "My advice is, whatever it is, ask her directly. You're the mighty Yonas Russell! And perhaps
there is smisunderstanding. It's best to just ask her."
"I understand," said Yonas. After hanging up, he pulled down the rearview mirror and smiled wryly at himself.
He thought, | have indeed lost my head. | know how much Yasmine detests Xavier. How could she possibly
engage in a lighthearted conversation
with him!
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opened the car door, only to see
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Yonas walked over and draped his jacket over her shoulders. "Why did you cback down!"
"...I just wanted to take a walk, Yasmine mumbled, biting her lip.
Yonas didn't expose her little lie and asked with a gentle smile, "Do you want to talk?"
"Sure."Yasmine clasped her hands behind her back as she walked.
Yonas kept pace with her and asked, "Have you been going to the Flynn manor often lately!"
"No, I've only been there twice."
"You have been getting close to Xavier recently?"
Yasmine looked at him in shock and then burst into laughter. "Yonas, are you joking? How could | possibly be
close to him!"
Yonas composed himself and pulled out his phone, showing her the photo he had received a few days ago.
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She then studied the angle of the photo and instantly understood. This must have been taken by Helen! Why
would she take such a picture and send it to you!"
She thought to herself. Could it be that Yonas has been avoidingfor the past few days just because of this
photo?"