Chapter 45
Yaunin suddenly let out a larch. Under the dim light, her mal enchanting smile camint a hint of bitterness.
*Caleb, the acknowledgment I want in’t just a marriage certificate. It’s not about having my name filled in the spouse column, not about being called Mrs. Grant, and not about simply living under the same rood on shining the same bed.
That I want is a man who loves me wholeheartedly. A man who puts me above all and who will choose me no matter the circumstances. Do you understand?”
Then am I you only choice?” Caleb asked before she could try another word
“Yes,” Vasmin answered silently in her heart. However, the dard not say it aloud as she knew that she won’t his Between her and Veronica, he would always choose Veronica
Shewlish magh to willingly in herselt be rejected and have her pride trampled underfoot. Three years ago, she had given herself to him in a drunken haze. She had used
all the courage she had that night.
In the past three years, Caleb had slowly eroded the last bit of strength she had to hold on in this relationship
“You’re not “Yasmin lowered het gare,
Galch scotted. He wasn’t surprised by her answer. After all, he knew that she once had Jacobs and her so–called senior from university in her heart. She had cared for them all but nevet him. The won the married him back then was also because she had no choke.
Apart from the sound of water ang free the bathroom, the massive room was eerily silent Yasmin sat on the bed, hugging her knees as she stared at the firebird poses on
the beide table She wondered hose things had come to this.
was only minutes ago that she and Caleb seemed to have a fleeting sense of connection. Was it because of her remark about the card? Perhaps she had missen. After all, they were a mantled couple, and she had certain obligations as his wile.
Marrying him had once been her choice. He was the one who had helped her escape from the grasp of the Whitmore family. Her feelings for Caleb had begun in this very room. There was a time when he had treamed her well
She looked toward the bathroom, and a sudden determination flashed in her eyes. She strode over and knocked on the door.
The sound of running water came to stop, but no response came from inside. Yasmin knew he could hear her. She stood outside the door and said coldly, “Caleb, open the door.”
There was no response. Yasmin knocked again. Two seconds later, the bathroom door finally opened Steamled into the air. Yasmin walked in without hesitation, making Caleb step back in statkomt
-as–ere he could react, Yasmin pressed her hands against his chest and pushed him nurther into the bathroom. And before he knew it, her soft lips were on his
In the three years at their marriage, this was the first time that Yasmin had ever taken the initiative.Caleb’s mind went blank for a moment before it went into a trenzy. “as-
Yasin didn’t give him the chance to speak, just like how he had done to her countless times before. The only difference was that her movements weren’t as to cenul as his Caleb had alwins been down to Yasmin’s body, sobe instinctively returned the kis
The floor was soll wel, and Yasmin, who was barefooted, suddenly lost her balance. She gasped. Caleb was quick with his actions and immediately wrapped his arms around her was to keep her from falling
Startled, Yasmin’s eyes went wide and shimmered with unshed tears. She looked sobathtakingly delicate at that moment that Caleb couldn’t look away “What’s wrong?” He ppped her cheek with his hand. His voice was house and laced with restraint
His dark eyes bumed with desire, his Adam’s apple bobbing as he struggled for control. His finger unconsciously traced circles against her waist while his back was pressed against the cold tiles, it did nothing to cool his huming body
“Am’t you the one who wants this? Yasmin asked with a slightly shaky voice
“No,” Galeb denied LE
Yasmin shined slightly in his hold. “Are you sure about that?”
Cách didn’t show a hint of awkward““What do I want?” Caleb’s expression was dark. He kissed her lips and added in a low voice, “Minnie, I don’t do vague dealings.”
Yasmin recalled the time when she had mind to use this tactic to bargain with Caleb to spare Jey. However, he had seen right through her and denied her.
“This isn’t a deal” Yasmin’s silk nightdress grew dang, clinging to her body and revealing her tantalizing curves. She tied her head and met Caleb’s gaze, making his throat run
“I’m just feeling a little cold,” Yasmin murmured, her voice carrying a soft whine. Caleb liked seeing her like this. The air in the damp bathroom began to rise. “Cartoothed.“Yamin sad weakly
“No” Galeb replied stubbornly
“My hand!” Yasmin suddenly exclaimed Caleb instantly snapped back to his senses and immediately checked her hand. The white gauze was a bit damp from the water “Sorry Does it hun
Yasmin had initially just used her injury as an excuse, but seeing him so worried, an indescribable feeling welled up in her chest.
“Go to the bed,” Yestand with slightly teary eyes. Caleb immediately complied and carried her out of the bathroom.
“Does it still hurt? He gently lifted her hand “Shall call the family doctor to check
“Use proteckin “Yasmin groudly pushed him away. “I don’t want to see the doctor.”
The urgency in her tone thoroughly excited tan. He looked at Yaumin and whispered, “Doesn’t my grandma wants to have a baby? “pidn’t you tell her that you can’t have child because you’re sick
something like that at a time like this. He tied her chin and said, “Mr. Grant, actions speak louder
Galeb couldn’t help but let out a helpless Lough, and at how she could say something | than words. Let’s find out whether I’m truly sick or not, okay?
“Wu sickness were you referring to?” Yasmin asked.
Neither of them had explicitly said anything, but they both understood what the other meant
“I’m not sick,” Caleb replied.
“You still have to use protection,” Yasmin said firmly
As of now, she didn’t want to get pregnant. If she ever did, she wanted her child to be born into a family with loving parents.
