Chapter 26

Yasmin smiled bitterly. She got off Blake's lap and out of the car. A voice inside her told her to turn around to ask Blake not to go. She tried and failed to suppress it. Finally, she turned around. "Mr. B—"

She stopped abruptly. Blake had already driven into the night. Yasmin's expression turned sorrowful. A tear rolled down her face and onto the grass. More tears followed.

She stood amidst the chilly breeze as tears streamed down her face. If Blake could leave her behind with a single phone call from Giselle, why was she still holding out hope?

After all, he'd loved Giselle for a whole decade.

In this moment, Yasmin truly gave up. She wiped her tears and ran upstairs. Then, she packed her stuff and left.

…

Blake drove to the hospital. When he arrived, he saw Giselle sitting on the bed and rubbing her belly. She looked fragile. When she saw him, she smiled. Her eyes were filled with love as she said, "You're here, Blake."

He glanced at her coolly. "Does your belly still hurt?"