Chapter 10
Yasmine brought Ramaby the food she had saved, but in a fit of rage, he tossed it aside. Where’s the contract? Why didn’t they sign a contract with me?” he yelled.
Just as Yasmine was about to explain. Xavier swooped in and picked her up. “You still haven’t set up a place for me to sleep.”
Vasmine thought it through and turned to Barnaby “Hold on, Grandpa. Don’t get mad just yet. I’ll be right back.”
Barnaby was left choking on his anger, nearly out of breath…
Yasmine then showed Xavier where she slept. It was a flat area with a mostly intact roof, and the nearby walls were solid.
The ground had two layers of cardboard to keep the dampness away, topped with a clean cloth. On that, there was some worn–out cotton stuffing and a bedsheet, making a “bed”
Xavier looked at it, wondering if the wanderers had a better setup. But at least Yasmine had cleaned the room, including that “bed.”
Still, a wave of anger swept over Xavier. The only proper bed in the place was taken by Barnaby, Yasmine was so young, yet she had to curl up in such a cramped space, enduring one long, tough night after another.
How you going to manage in the winter?” he asked, his voice tight with concern
Yasmine lay down, curled up tightly, and hugged herself. This way, it won’t be too cold, she explained, looking like a little lost cub
1 knew her family couldn’t afford heating. Xavier’s heart ached, and he asked, “What about the jacket I gave you?”
Yasmine pointed to the beam where his big jacket was hanging, looking much cleaner.
Xavier walked over and felt it–still wet. “This damn weather,” he muttered. “Once it dries, you c
Yasmine nodded and then asked. Where will you sleep?”
can wear it to bed. It won’t be so cold”
Yasmine’s home was so small and it might collapse any night. Xavier looked around, and his eyes landed on the empty floor next to Yasmine’s “bed” He pointed and said, “Right here should be fine.”
A tiny spark of hope flickered in Yasmine’s eyes as she felt a rush of happiness, but it faded soon, as if she had been taught to avoid lingering in joy. She quickly got to work setting up a sleeping space for Xavier.
Xavier might be a slacker at home, but he felt a basic sense of pride and a strong urge to protect the vulnerable. So he joined Yasmine and they managed to create a makeshift “bed”
“How does it look! Can you sleep here? Yasmine turned to Xavier, her eyes sparkling with hope.
Kamer caught himself almost spilling his thoughts and said, “Sure. When I graduated from middle school, I went with a few friends to edunt. Silvercrest. That place. well, it was pretty wild. We had to sleep in tents that were smaller than your room
Yasmine cupped her face in her hands, listening intently, completely mesmerized by the different world he was describing.
Xaver felt like he could share anything with her. Every time he glanced down at Yasmine, his affection for her deepened. She was just
and be feured if he had a little sister like her, all his friends would be super jealous.
Abang
ne peine, Yastupe quietly asked. “Whats Silvercast
Kever was surprind she remembered the name so well, without a single mistake. He chuckled and replied, “It’s a mountain”
empest, narated in the beautiful Valoria region of E prati, was a well–known hotspot for outdoor adventures |
calthy familars really have it easy. They brush middle school and are already planning trips abroad to climb mountains |
[Xavier is permen. Sowest is famous for its tough praks Even the locals believe that only those who can conquer this mountain truly
called “warrior” At just fourteen years old. Xavier had already earned that kind of respect |
Kariere felt a strong in
id earnestly
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e do so awes
Yasmine jou koled
cplace. Yasmine shine bright. She deserved to step out of here and ser a bigger world, where everyone
etly, keeping her silence as the recalled the night before Eric, her dad, left,
He had said. “I will come back for you, Yasmine. I love you. Trust me. The world outside is amazing–truly amazing. I’m going to make a lot of money out there, and then 111 come and get you.”
After a tearful night, she had woken up to villagers beraking down their door, accusing Eric of running off with their money. Even as a lande girl, she had learned that adults could le
Xavier reached out and gently patted her head. Go wash up and get some sleep.”
Yasmine looked up and smiled at hom
Honestly
Vasmine is stunning. She doesn’t look li
like someone from such a shabby place at all]
II just can’t stand her anymore. She’s so good at playing hard to get. When Xavier said he wanted to take her along, she just smiled and stayed silent |
At such a young age, she already |
has some serious skills.]
Yamine had no idea how people online were judging her. Together with Xavier, she shared a potato and the egg she had taken home from hood—a littersweet meal.
Ales barely filling their stomachs, she squatted outside, washing her face, brushing her teeth, then spitting out the mouthwash.
Xavier and with a smirk, giving Yasmine a light tap on the head.
|Can you bebeve Xavier can be this childishe?!
Does this mean he feels totally comfortable around Yasmine?!
[Can you guys stop hyping her up‘]
The two atided into their “bedi.“Xavier was wrapped in a cozy down comforter provided by the crew, while Yasmine had to make do with her worn–out blanket. In the darkness, her bright eyes sparkled, showing no signs of resentment about her differing situation.
Having taken a nap in Joseph’s office earlier, Xavier wasn’t feeling too sleepy yet. Yasmine watched him toss and turn, and she started,
ing how her mom used to soothe her to sleep, softly singing, Twinkle twinkle little star…”
Her voice was gentle and soothing better than all the white noise Xavier had ever listened to. He closed his eyes, and a strange calm washed over him. Before he could realize it, he drifted off to sleep.
This is so soothing
i off with the money, where’s her mom?)
11 heard people in Leacrity say her mom has run off with someone 1
the faint sound of Yasmine’s singing in the pitch darkness, the viewers’ emotions grew mixed again.
The next morning. Xavies woke up surprisingly early He straightened his wrinkled shirt and walked over to Barnaby’s bed.
Barnabry potter) awake, stuttering “W–What are you doing? He had been yelling for contract all day yesterday, so his voice was hoarse.
gave you thare hundred, right?” Xavier said
(all
Whack? No way Bernary snapped, tossing in a string of curse words in his dialect, sounding all jumbled.
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