Flora’s Guide to a Second Chance at Love and Life

Chapter 1686

As he made his way to the bottom of the secret chamber, he realized that all her close friends had met a tragic end, leaving her haunted by nightmares for days. Thankfully, Jasmine was spared, likely because of the intimidating reputation of the Bryant family, which kept trouble at bay.

The Bryant family matriarch had always been fond of her, showering her with affection, helping to shield her childhood from being completely overshadowed by nightmares. Over time, she pulled back from others, talking only to Jasmine, though not with the same warmth as before.

Jasmine knew this was a deep-seated issue for her, one of the reasons she had been so hesitant to return to the States. But now, she had no other choice.

Fiona pulled herself together, booked the earliest first-class flight for the next morning, and took a leave of absence from Keaton. Back in her dorm, she lay silently in bed. Her three roommates, aware of her mood, kept quiet, not daring to upset Fiona any further.

They wanted to keep the peace and hoped to ask Fiona for study tips someday.

The room fell silent. As the night wore on, everyone else was fast asleep, but Fiona tossed and turned, unable to find rest. She couldn't remember the last time she'd been this sleepless.

and Fiona took a

Jasmine, she probably wouldn't

her eyes were red, with streaks of dried tears on her face, and handed her a

then tell me about Grandma," she said, her tone icy ever since

voice catching, struggling

no need for apologies

the tissue tightly and began explaining the matriarch's

out, the

family only made matters worse. Someone had meddled with the Woods family business without permission The matriarch wanted to send someone to clear

unwilling to get their hands dirty. They suggested the family troublemaker

someone tampered with her food, drugging it,