Sophie glanced at Zaylee, her eyes filled with disappointment. Why did Zaylee not explain things clearly, causing her to misunderstand Yaslyn?"Yaslyn really doesn't like me, and I have no other way to make her like me. I just wanted her to feel a little better," Zaylee confessed, biting her lower lip. Her voice sounded pained, and her eyes were red from crying. Zaylee continued, "I didn't think this wouldn't make her forgive me."Sophie knew Zaylee was telling the truth and could only sigh. "You can't hit yourself, my dear. You'll hurt yourself. You're such a silly girl."Yaslyn glanced at them with a smirk. She saw right through Zaylee's act of playing the weak victim."Alright, if there's nothing else, you should leave now, Mrs. Warren. You should rest, not run around."Sophie felt awkward but knew she had jumped to conclusions, misunderstanding Yaslyn. She left with Zaylee, feeling both embarrassed and helpless.Yaslyn closed her eyes, but soon after, a knock on the door di

Xoan had to admit that he could not stand it for another minute."I have to endure it for a couple of days. Right now, Yerick has something on me."Yaslyn looked up, not knowing why she wanted to explain it to Xoan. His expression made her feel inexplicably guilty."What does he have on you?""I helped a young girl save her mother, and now, Yerick is threatening me with it. I need to transfer her mother out of the hospital before I can break up with him. Otherwise, I'm afraid he might do something without anyone knowing."Yaslyn had already thought it through. As soon as she could distract Yerick for a few days and arrange the transfer, she would immediately break up with him."I'll help you," Xoan said thoughtlessly."I can handle it myself," Yaslyn replied, looking at Xoan, whose expression seemed slightly off.She smiled and teased, "Xoan, you don't happen to like me, do you?"Xoan did not rush to deny it. He looked at her and said seriously, "I have to admit it. I do like

"Don't be in such a hurry to leave. I'm your boyfriend now. Shouldn't you stay with me?" Yerick asked, his voice low as he grabbed Yaslyn's wrist, not wanting to let her go.Yaslyn was uncomfortable as she frowned, struggling to break free but unable to do so. "Yerick, you know I don't like you.""I know. I'm trying to make you like me," Yerick whispered menacingly, "Don't anger me, Yaslyn."Yaslyn stared at him, thinking that he was insane. "Why are you so obsessed, Yerick? How did you become like this?"Yerick looked at her with disbelief in his eyes and smiled. "Maybe that's because I've always been this way."Yaslyn was bewildered, unable to understand what had transformed the boy from a normal person into what he had become. "Enough of this."Yerick grabbed Yaslyn's hand, ready to take her out. A sudden emergency phone call about an urgent surgery stopped him."It seems I can't go out with you this time either," Yerick said regretfully, making Yaslyn sigh in relief."You

Yaslyn took care of the funeral arrangements for Ruby's mother the past few days. Once it was finished, she sent Yerick a message, arranging to meet. Yerick knew Yaslyn wanted to talk about Ruby's mother's death, so they met at a nearby coffee shop.Yerick spotted Yaslyn sitting not far away when he walked in. Her long hair covered her shoulders, and she looked incredibly tall and elegant in a black dress. Yerick wondered if Yaslyn's grief had numbed her as he watched her sip her coffee calmly."You know why I've called you here," Yaslyn said, setting down her coffee cup."About that matter… I want to explain to you again that it really has nothing to do with me," Yerick replied.Yaslyn laughed. "Nothing to do with you, Yerick? Who else could've done it?"Yerick felt anger rising in him, but he held back. "I'll repeat it once more. This has nothing to do with me. You can investigate all you like. If I've tampered with the medication, may I never find peace."Yerick's harsh words

"Xoan, Zaylee has always been loyal and devoted. It's no wonder I cared for her so much as a child," Sophie said, glaring at Xoan. She patted Zaylee's hand and added, "Look how good and obedient she's become—understanding and generous too. Maybe you should reconsider being with Zaylee...""Mrs. Warren, what are you saying?" Zaylee's face turned red with embarrassment, and she gently pushed Sophie away.Xoan remained silent, and his silence was an answer in itself.When there was no reaction, Zaylee felt awkward, pulling her hand back. "Mrs. Warren, Xoan doesn't like me now. Don't force him. It makes it look like I'm threatening him.""Zaylee, what nonsense are you talking about? Your engagement with Xoan was arranged by your mother and me. You've grown up together; how could he not like you?" Sophie comforted, afraid that Xoan's attitude would hurt her."I've found someone I like," Xoan said bluntly.Yaslyn froze."You have someone you like? Is it Yaslyn?" someone asked.Xoan n