Rebirth 19
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"Ms. Sanchez, sorry to drop in unannounced." Yonas said politely as a spark of mischief flashed in his eyes. "Hey, Yasmine." Yoselin chimed in, her face brightening with a friendly smile. Tm Yoselin."
Yasmine took a moment to appreciate he cute, energetic girl standing before her and understood the situation. She stepped aside and said, "Hi there. Come on in." "You guys keep chatting. I'll throw together some dinner," Chuck announced as he lugged a pile of groceries to the kitchen.
Before Yasmine could stop him, Lucy stepped in front of him. "Chef, as amazing as your cooking is, today Yasmine is treating us. How could we let the guests cook? We've already got barbecue on the menu." Lucy was a true foodie, and her compliments about Chuck's cooking were sincere. She was still thinking about the delicious black goose he made the other day.
When Chuck heard "barbecue," he shot a worried glance at Yonas. Yonas had serious case of mysophobia and had avoided barbecue like the plague, since it left lingering odors on his clothes. However, to Chuck's surprise, Yonas smiled, his eyes s fixed on Yasmine. "Your house, your rules. Barbecue sounds great." "What the hell? Chuck blinked in disbelief. long, the barbecue was sizzling, filling the room with a warm, inviting aroma. They gathered around the table, the atmosphere cheerful and cozy.
Before long
"Mr. Handsome, I never got a chance to thank you for rushing Yasmine to the hospital the other day. What a coincidence that you
know
Chuck. But I I still I don't know your name, Lucy said, lifting her cup of juice, her eyes gleaming as they shifted between Yonas and Yasmine.
Yasmine usually held her cool, and Yonas had the same calm vibe, though he carried an air of maturity and authority. Lucy/ figured only a man like that would be a good match for Yasmine Yonas smiled at Yasmine. politely "Yonas Russell."
Lucy coughed fiercely and almost spit out her juice.
Yonas? The notorious third son of the Russell family, known for being ruthless and decisive? Looking at him now, Lucy struggled to reconcile this gentleman with her idea of a domineering Yonas. "By the way, how did Yasmine know him? She shifted her gaze to Yasmine, seeking answers.
Yoselin was curious too, and her bright eyes turned to Yasmine this was the first time Yonas had introduced Yoselin to aProperty of Nô)(velDr(a)ma.Org.
woman.
Yasmine took a bite and glanced at Yoselin. She couldn't say that Yonas reached out to her for a favor about Yoselin's health. After swallowing, she said, "We just met by chance.
"You must be a really great person, Yasmine, Yoselin spoke up, her voice sweet and charming. "Yonas doesn't usually have female friends. If I think about it, you're probably his first." "Friend?' Yasmine hesitated. She wasn't ready to call Yonas a friend just yet. They had only met a couple of times, and it felt too soon to label their connection.
"Ms. Sanchez is definitely a great person, Yonas added, his tone suggesting something more. He served Yoselin a piece of be
The other three at the table exchanged glances, their expressions buzzing with curiosity.
Yasmine wasn't naive; she felt a bit awkward but couldn't fully read Yonas' intentions-his attitude didn't seem like someone just asking for a favor.
Still, she doubted she was charming enough to have caught the notable young heir's eye so quickly, and she didn't believe he would lower himself to charm her for his sister's sake, especially given that she was just a not-so-famous psychologist.