Chapter 357: Chapter 357: Fear of Abandonment, Fear of Betrayal

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This woman’s soft and weak exterior always stirred his protective and possessive instincts.

At least, he had never been so serious about a woman before.

But the problem was, she happened to be his older brother’s pet canary.

Not to mention, he had been raising her for twelve years.

“Start driving,” Jasmine said and closed her eyes again.

She leaned against the window, her face expressionless.

Joe said nothing more and, after finishing his cigarette, stepped on the gas.

The world outside in winter was incredibly cold and bleak. The sun had risen, reflecting a dazzling light on the car’s window pane.

The temperature gradually rose.

When they arrived at the airport, it was already past eight in the morning.

After the car stopped, Joe saw that Jasmine had fallen asleep and didn’t wake her up immediately.

He reached out and gently touched her cheek.

Being a light sleeper, Jasmine woke with a start.

“Are we there?” she asked him.

“We’re here,” he replied.

Jasmine hastily put on her mask, gathered her things, and prepared to get off.

But Joe grabbed her hand firmly.

Jasmine gave him a slightly puzzled look, “Aren’t we getting off?”

“You owe me an answer,” he said.

“What?”

Joe Heath pressed his lips into a thin line. Her attitude… really irked him.

Had she forgotten already?

“Do you want to be my girlfriend?” He lifted his hand to stroke her eyebrows.

Jasmine was not accustomed to this kind of touch, she lowered her eyelids, her face showing fatigue.

“Look at you, you’re so tired, you need someone like me to protect you, don’t you? At least, I haven’t found anyone more suitable for you than me.” Joe’s face wore a rare solemn expression.

Still, his tone was as casual as ever.

“CEO Heath, there are many female celebrities, models, and socialites in the entertainment circle…”

“They have to be to my liking first,” said Joe.

Joe dipped his head and smelled her unique fragrance, light and extremely intoxicating.

“CEO Heath, you should think it over, maybe after some time…you’ll lose interest,” Jasmine suggested quietly.

“After some time? After some time, I’ll take you home to meet my parents,” Joe said with a playful smile.

Jasmine froze, her frightened eyes fixed on him.

“Stop kidding around.”

“I’m not joking,” Joe pinched her face. “When you’re in Sinkapore, think about it, okay? If you think I have any faults, just tell me, I’ll change.”

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Jasmine thought, to say she wasn’t moved would be a lie.

At least, after all these years, only a few people had really treated her kindly.

Senior Colin had been one of them, but in the end, he had sold her out for money.

Hans’ betrayal had left an indelible mark on her heart.

She had grown fearful of people’s kindness to her, worrying that it came with some ulterior motive.

That, to her, was more disappointing than having nobody to care for her at all.

She was afraid of abandonment, betrayal, deception.

She would rather lick her wounds in a corner by herself, hiding…

“Alright, you should get going. Go to the airport, I won’t keep you. When you’re in Sinkapore, remember to call me,” Joe opened the car door. “That place is much slower than Landon, try to forget all the worries of Landon, got it?”

“Alright.”

“Good girl.”

Joe walked her to the airport.

It must be said, Jasmine was really obedient.

However, whether it’s when she’s obedient or when she’s agitated, she has her special charm..