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.

finally touched down on American soil, and Fiona took a deep

Jasmine, she probably wouldn't have come

the car. Fiona noticed her eyes were red, with streaks of dried tears

Grandma," she said, her tone

Jasmine said, her voice catching, struggling

need for

tightly and

the matriarch always

family business without permission The matriarch wanted to send someone to clear things up with

compliant, but behind the scenes, they were shrewd, each unwilling to get their hands dirty. They suggested

her food, drugging it, which left her unconscious. This