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Adrian’s face was turned, his eyes filled with shock and hurt.“Jasmine, how can I make you forgive me?”
“I’ll never forgive you. From the moment you decided to wait for Rosalie to grow up and marry her, this was our destined ending.” “She’s gone mad. If you come back, I’ll make her pay. We’ll get married. I was wrong. I can’t live without you,” Adrian pleaded desperately. A flicker of emotion finally crossed Jasmine’s face. She frowned, looking at him with disgust.“Adrian, stop being repulsive.”
ས ཛ ཌ བྷ ན ༤
Repulsive?
Adrian stumbled back, his heart gripped tightly, making it hard to breathe. His Jasmine called him repulsive. Tears streamed down his face. Through his tears, he looked at Jasmine, his mouth opening and closing, unable to
At that moment, Benjamin entered, glancing at Adrian before approaching Jasmine.
“Jasmine, Granny Beth wants you to come for dinner,” Benjamin said naturally, taking Jasmine’s hand.
Jasmine didn’t refuse, walking away without another look at Adrian.
Adrian, regaining his senses, chased after her.
speak.
His leg hadn’t fully healed. Every step on the uneven path sent a searing pain through him. Soon, he was drenched in sweat from the pain.
Jasmine, give me another chance. I’ll love you properly. Please,” Adrian caught up, blocking Jasmine’s path.
Jasmine frowned impatiently.“I don’t need your cheap love. I don’t love you anymore.”
“Is it because of him? Ben, you’re shameless, seducing my wife,” Adrian accused, turning his anger on Benjamin.
“You’re the shameless one! Why involve someone else in our problems? You never take responsibility for your actions. Don’t make me regret ever loving you.”
With that, Jasmine pulled Benjamin into the house.
Adrian tried to follow, but Granny Beth shooed him away with a broom.“You’re not welcome here. Get out.”
Word of Adrian’s pursuit of Jasmine quickly spread through the village. A makeshift security team formed, pushing Adrian down the mountain.
Adrian refused to leave, repeatedly charging towards the village, being pushed down and injured.
While Adrian was grappling with the villagers, Jasmine and Benjamin had already left the village by a side path.
Granny Beth, reluctant to see her go, prepared a lot of local specialties, urging her to visit often.
“Don’t worry, Granny Beth. I’ll be back. Take care of yourself.”
“Girl, take care of yourself,” Granny Beth wiped away tears, waving goodbye.
Jasmine turned, tears welling in her eyes.
‘Don’t cry. You can always come back,” Benjamin offered her a tissue, taking her bag and slinging it over his shoulder
Jasmine softly responded and continued walking.
There were many similar villages in this mountain range.
Jasmine couldn’t visit them all. She discussed with Benjamin the idea of forming a company to work with the relevant departments to improve living conditions in these areas.
Meanwhile, Adrian, prevented from entering the village, lost his patience. He had his assistant call for bodyguards and forced his way in. He searched the entire village but found no sign of Jasmine or Benjamin. A surge of anger consumed him. He left with his bodyguards, continuing his search for Jasmine.
He found Jasmine again in Harbourview
City, at the launch ceremony of her
company.
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