Chapter 29

Nicholas gazed at Yasmine, who, at this moment, seemed more like a shy schoolgirl than the confident woman he knew. He gently lifted her chin, guiding her face upward until their eyes met. Yasmine bit her lower lip lightly, her expression irresistibly alluring. Taking a deep breath, he broke the silence. "Smells good. Did you make dinner at home?" "Yes." The topic shift made Yasmine blush as she nodded. "Perfect timing. I'm starving." Nicholas let go of her chin and instead pulled her into his arms. At this point, her affection for him had skyrocketed to an astonishing 73 points—an almost absurdly high level. Just look at how she acted around him. She was completely different from before. Honestly, if he so much as hinted at something, he wouldn't even need to lift a finger. Yasmine would instantly switch into full-on auto mode. Soon after, they sat at the dining table in the living room. Nicholas swept his gaze over the spread. Four dishes and a stew, simple, yet classic, h