Considering the relationship between them, he agreed easily.
Boyce thanked the principal.
The principal asked Jasmine to come over early to report to the teacher who would be responsible for her.
Boyce agreed.
After talking to the principal for a while longer, mostly about Jasmine, the principal finally said, “Please help me to greet your boss.”
Boyce agreed. He then went straight from the school to the villa. When he’s back, he bumped into both Cormac Mendelsohn and Loredana Flores who were out and about to depart to the airport.
Boyce helped the driver to put the luggage into the trunk and said, “Let me take you to the airport.”
Loredana rejected him and asked him, “Have you solved the problem between Wendy and you?”
“Yes, she has agreed to break up peacefully,” Boyce replied.
Loredana was surprised that it was settled so quickly, she had thought that Wendy would pester Boyce and not let him go.
But on her second thought, Wendy might feel embarrassed to continue pestering as Boyce had known the real reason for her divorce.
“Jasmine is the only one in the villa, you may go in,” Loredana said to Boyce.
Neither Jayden Mendelsohn nor Kevin Forbis was home, and Coral had gone to the supermarket.
“We’re out of time, let’s leave first.”
The driver opened the back seat door and Cormac shielded Loredana’s head and told her to be careful and not to hit her head. Loredana bent down to get into the car. Cormac did not get in immediately but instead, he looked to Boyce and said, “Contact me anytime.”
“You guys may leave without worries,” Boyce said.
Cormac trusted Boyce’s ability; he nodded his head and bent down to get in the car.
After watching the car drive away, Boyce entered the house whereas Jasmine was cleaning up the table. When she heard the door sound, she thought Loredana had forgotten something. She looked up and asked, “What you…”
Before she could finish her sentence, she already found out the person who came in was Boyce, not Loredana. She then put down the rag in her hand and walked over, “Why are you coming back at this time?” Boyce said, “I just come back as I finish my work.”
“They’ve just left…”
“I know that as I just met them at the door.” Boyce gazed at her. Even though Jasmine grew up in a bad family, her heart was untainted. It was pure and very rare.
Boyce reached out and hugged her between his arms, he said, “Jasmine, let’s get married.”
Jasmine froze for a moment, hugged his waist back and asked, “Have you thought it through?”
Boyce replied, “Yes, I’ve thought it clearly. In terms of school, you may go back to class soon. If you think it’s too early, I can wait until you graduate…”
“I want to get married to you.” Jasmine tightly wrapped her arms around his neck, “I don’t want to wait anymore and I’m afraid of any changes.”
Boyce did also consider her before proposing marriage, he was afraid that there would be any misunderstandings and that people would spread the rumours and it would leave an impact on her.
Jasmine had attained the age of an adult. Once they had married, their relationship would be legal and no one else could say anything.
Jasmine suddenly let go of him and asked if he knew why Loredana had left.
Boyce shook his head and said, “I’m not quite sure.”
“I know, it seems to be related to her pregnancy. The doctor asks for early delivery but they are not comfortable with it, so they decide to go abroad to a more authoritative hospital for a check-up.” She heard it because Loredana and Cormac spoke without deliberately avoiding her.
Boyce finally understood why Cormac chose to go abroad at this time. He took a deep breath, he could only wish them well and all he could do was to help him to look after his family.
“I don’t need to go back to the office. Later, let us pick up the two kids from school together. You’ve been here for two days, you should know them by now.”
Jasmine nodded, “Yes, but you don’t need to pick up the kids. The job has already been taken by someone else.”
Both Jayden and Kevin were responsible for the two children and normally others were not allowed to interfere. “Isn’t the office busy?” Jasmine asked.
Boyce said, “I’ve just returned so I’m not busy these two days.”
Jasmine said, “Then let’s prepare dinner together.”
She pulled Boyce into the kitchen, Boyce rubbed his nose, “You know that I don’t know how to cook.”
Jasmine twisted her head to look at him, she suddenly stood on her tiptoe and kissed him on his cheek. She said with a smile, “Then you watch me do it.” Boyce froze for a moment, reaching out to touch his face.”
Jasmine liked the way he was in a daze, it was so cute. She said mischievously, “Look at you, it’s just a kiss. No, I’ll let you kiss me too.”
Boyce always felt guilty towards Jasmine as he felt like he was committing a crime while he got too close with her.
Jasmine knew what Boyce was uncomfortable with, so she didn’t continue to tease him. She then said with a smile, “Come and help me to peel the lotus root.” Boyce said, “Sure.”
Jasmine passed him the peeling knife, Boyce took it and asked, “How do you want to cook the lotus root?”
“I’m going to make lotus root balls for the two children.” Jasmine lowered her head while cutting the meat.
The pork chosen for the lotus root balls had to be both fatty and lean, and it must be chopped. The lotus root had to be blended and mixed with the chopped meat. The next step was to form the balls and steam them on the plates.
Next up, she boiled the soup and put some shrimp, vegetables, nori and the steamed lotus root balls into the soup. After she added a little sesame oil, the lotus root balls with nori soup were ready. It contained the fresh taste of shrimp and nori while the vegetable contained vitamins. Without adding too many ingredients, the soup had a light taste, and it was very suitable for summer as it was healthy and delicious. “You even know how to cook dishes like this?” Boyce thought she only knew how to cook some simple dishes.
Jasmine said, “Coral taught me how to cook and she said both two children liked this dish.”
Boyce looked at her, “Do you like them a lot?”
Jasmine lowered her face, she rubbed the lotus roots with a wipe and said, “Of course, I know they are close with you. I will treat everyone around you nicely. But then again, both of them are fun.” They were always noisy, and their existence had made this villa lively.
At first, she was afraid that she would be uncomfortable here. However, after spending time together, she found out that all of them were kind and nice to deal with even though they had unusual wealth and social status.
Boyce leaned against the basin while watching her. Looking at Jasmine who was eloquent and her serene face, without him knowing, a smile was spilling from the corners of his lips.
In hospital…
After Elizabeth fell and was taken to the hospital, the doctor checked that there was no serious injury. Once Armand rushed back from city C, he immediately came to the hospital. Elizabeth was lying in bed. She was happy to see her grandson but also felt disconsolate at the same time.
Worrying about her grandson’s marriage decision has become anxiety to her.
Elizabeth took Armand’s hand, “Tell me that I can see you getting married and let me see my grandson when I’m still alive.”
Armand closed his eyes and suppressed the depression in his heart, “Grandma, can we change the topic?”
Elizabeth was unhappy, “Why do I have to change the topic? This is the only hope of the rest of my life, when can you actually fulfill my wish?” Armand leaned on Elizabeth’s legs and kept silent.
New Book: Beginning with a Daring Encounter
Celsie was tired of being labeled as an introvert, workaholic, and dull virgin by her friends. Determined to prove them wrong, she made a bet that she would do something daring on her 25th birthday. Now that the day had arrived, it was time to fulfill her promise. On her daring to-do list, there was one task: a one-night stand with someone.