Wed to the Billionaire Brother of My Spouse by Doris

Chapter 30

Chapter 30 Ethan

"How long do you plan on hiding?" In the study, Ethan sat at his desk and raised an

eyebrow.

Jasmine crept out from behind the curtains, emerging cautiously once the noise outside had ceased.

After applying some ointment to her hand, she intended to put the medicine away.

"Thanks..." She murmured, her head lowered and feeling uneasy as she pulled out a few crumpled bills from her pocket-money she earned from collecting cans and scrap. "About the other day... the cupcake, thank you. Justin loved it."

Jasmine flashed Ethan a smile that betrayed a hint of unease.

In her eyes, Ethan was far from a saint, but compared to the real villains out there, he was a breath of fresh air.

Catching a glimpse of the money in Jasmine's hand, Ethan spoke in a low voice, "Keep it. When I'm short, I'll hit you up."

Clutching the cash awkwardly, Jasmine quickly bowed her head and stuffed it back in her pocket.

It was clearly a joke, yet Jasmine's eyes welled up with tears.

Compassion had become a stranger to her over time.

Ethan Douglas lacking money? That was almost laughable.

"Goodbye, Mr. Douglas..." Jasmine gave a deep bow, intending to dash off after placing the burn ointment on the table.

"Just take it; you've already used it. It's no use to me now," Ethan said indifferently.

Jasmine something, she seemed unable

and Ethan could

out and took

the door of the study

she reached the living room, she bumped into

it was time to clock out, and she was

the study?" Serena narrowed

Again, Jasmine remained silent.

your game, isn't it?" Serena seemed hellbent on making a scene, refusing to let it

Jasmine turned to

good look at yourself in the mirror? Do you see what you've become? Do you know that Ethan is a germaphobe? Trying to seduce him...

Jasmine

overestimating yourself," Serena snapped, visibly upset and nervous about Jasmine's potential connection with

the sound of their quarrel drew Daniel out. Wrapping a shawl around Serena's shoulders, he asked, "What's going

she's trouble. She's shrewd, posing as harmless when she's anything but.

just how to push

Daniel's expression darkened

towered over Jasmine, his presence heavy

he descended the

was straining to keep

stumbled backward. "There's... there's nothing, I was

Daniel's hand struck Jasmine's cheek with a crack. "Just

blow, her vision fading as she collapsed to the

and unresponsive. Jasmine couldn't even ball them into a fist; the wave of despair made her heart race

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