Chapter 30

The atmosphere was so hushed, and the tension was palpable. Then, unexpectedly, Yasmine broke the silence by asking, "Mommy, are you pursuing that man?" Cynthia was shocked. "I..." She initially wanted to refute it, but Yasmine pressed on with her analysis. "You've fallen for him, which is why you go on dates with him. You care about him, so you're making an effort to bond with his child and aspire to be his stepmother. And honestly, your devotion to him makes us ladies look bad." Cynthia was taken aback by Yasmine's outrageous reasoning. She explained, "Yasmine, it's not what you think. He and I..." "But Mommy, he's wealthy, attractive, and tall. He's even more good-looking than the celebrities on TV. He's the perfect choice for you. I totally support you. I think he'd make a fantastic father." Yasmine's attitude changed suddenly, leaving Cynthia speechless. To avoid explaining, Cynthia chose to let Yasmine misunderstand. She shifted the conversation. "Yasmine, I'll spend the wh