Chapter 485: Chapter 485 - I Just Don’t Want to Lose You Again

Feeling unneeded, Robert suddenly extended his hand to Rex, who was confused but shook his hand as Robert stared at him intently.

"It was nice meeting you and your sister, but I have to go now," Robert said.

Rex was happy that Robert was leaving but saddened at the thought of Jasmine leaving too. On the contrary, Jasmine did not stand up when Robert did.

Robert walked a distance before returning and giving his car key to Jasmine. "Here, you can use the car. I will find my way back to the office."

He didn’t want her to take a cab because she was a lady, but it was okay for him to do so. Jasmine was reluctant, as she didn’t want to inconvenience him.

Besides, she could use whatever transportation Rex used. With a turn of her head in Rex’s direction, she asked him,

"Rex, did you bring a car?"

Rex lowered his head. "I did, but it’s nothing..." he wanted to say it was nothing compared to what she would like, as she saw the car key that was dropped on the table. He could tell that the car Robert drove was worth millions of dollars.

"Never mind, Rex will drop me off," Jasmine said to Robert. She must have dated Rex for months, but it seemed that Rex still did not know her very well.

"What’s going on? Why is he leaving?" Rex asked with a confused expression. Robert knew that Rex hadn’t caught the hint of their non-vocal conversation.

To Robert, Rex was just a coward, but not the cheater he portrayed himself to be, and that was his reason for liking the guy.

Men had natural egos, and in Rex’s case, where his woman was richer than him, it was scary.

Robert was certain that even he might not be so bold to chase a woman who was, say, ten times wealthier than him.

People might think that he was in it for her money. He smiled, about to respond when Jasmine beat him to it.

"So that we could have a proper talk."

Rex was at a loss as he glanced at her sister, but she was even more naive than him in the situation.

"I don’t understand. You were reluctant before," Rex said to Jasmine. She smiled and explained,

"Robert is my first cousin. My aunt, Sabrina’s son."

It was as if the dark clouds around Rex parted for the sun to shine through. He facepalmed, and when he lowered his hands, his eyes were teary.

"I thought I lost you forever," he said, as his sister rubbed his back comfortingly.

She was also happy that her brother had not lost the only woman he loved because of the fear of her wealth.

Robert was happy with their union, but it seemed that among his cousins and siblings, only he and Mark faced relationship problems for different reasons.

Even the ice queen Jasmine finally saw the sun again. "I think that you guys need to sort things out. I have a few things to catch up on."

Robert was walking out of the restaurant when Jasmine picked up his car key. "You forgot your key." She was about to go after him when Robert turned around.

"Just throw it."

She did, and he caught it. Turning back to Rex, he was smiling, and Jasmine felt her heart soften. "You should have been honest with me."

Though in a good mood, Rex’s eyes were still teary. If Jasmine hadn’t moved on, he was ready to do anything to win her back, and when he thought that she did, it felt as if the pain in his heart would never be gone.

He didn’t expect it to be this easy, but maybe his pure heart was a testimony of his faithfulness, speaking for him.

"I’m very sorry."

Jasmine went into thoughtful mode. Everything was happening so fast and unexpectedly, but she wanted Rex to understand one thing.

"Wealth, power, affluence, they mean nothing to me. Anyone can be rich today, and anyone can be poor tomorrow. What matters is what the heart feels."

Rex’s heart did a funny dance, and he wished he could scream her name to the world. Holding her two hands in his, his gaze locked with hers.

"You are not like those rich, spoiled women, and you are the only woman I know who loves toys."

Speaking of toys, Jasmine knew he was talking about her hacking gadgets. Jasmine never used the ordinary everyday gadgets, and that was the reason why Rex termed it so.

"You didn’t give me time to let you in on what I do." Her voice was soft and sincere. Gone were the days when she felt stupid for loving Rex so much when he didn’t deserve it, but for now, everything seemed to be worth it.

"I want to know," Rex said seriously. It wasn’t easy accepting the kind of family Jasmine was born into, but he was now going to understand the girl inherited her father’s super gifts too.

"I manage my father’s security company, especially the hacking aspect. Sometimes, I help with my mom’s company too. She’s into clothing."

"Luxury brands," Rex mused. He wondered when he would be able to afford those. Even if he did, he would just want to spoil Jasmine with them.

"It’s just a name," Jasmine smiled and said, not wanting him to feel any less about himself.

"So, should I say that you are still mine? I brought my sister to witness everything."

Jasmine did not understand what he meant by he brought his sister to witness everything but was not ready to jump into a relationship so soon.

Even if she considered, then Rex would have to be more transparent about everyone and everything in his life.

"It’s been two years. How can I trust that you won’t leave me again?"

Pain laced Rex’s tone. "Those two years were the most painful times in my life. If it were easy for me, I wouldn’t have come back. You are the only woman I’ve ever loved."

"I need to think, Rex," Jasmine said honestly, but it was as if Rex had not heard as he went on to speak.

"I also wanted to tell you that within the two years, I was saving up for this ring." He shoved his hand into his suit jacket and brought out a diamond ring.

It wasn’t of a luxury brand but was quite expensive. "I know it’s nothing compared to what you are used to, but with time, I promise to get you a better one."

Rex went down on one knee, Jasmine froze from shock. "Please. I want you to be my wife. I can’t afford a luxurious wedding, so if you give me a chance, I can save up for it or we can have a simple wedding."

Tears fell from his eyes. "I just don’t want to lose you again."

Jasmine’s eyes were equally teary, but before she could respond, a shadow covered the entrance, as a man glared in their direction.

His face looked familiar, and he walked up to them. Without permission, he sat on the chair, his eyes burning with rage.

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