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.

time he offered Jasmine something, she seemed unable to accept

was too sensitive, and Ethan could see

Jasmine reached out and took the ointment. "Thank

slipped out the door of

reached the living room, she bumped into Serena, who stood poised on

time to clock

the study?" Serena narrowed her eyes, her

Again, Jasmine remained silent.

in charge; that's your game, isn't it?" Serena seemed

Jasmine

she glared at Jasmine. "Ever taken a good look at yourself in the mirror? Do you see what you've become? Do you know that Ethan is a germaphobe? Trying to

bowed, Jasmine kept

upset and nervous about Jasmine's potential

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

she's anything but. She knows your brother's the one calling the shots

how to push Daniel's

words, Daniel's expression darkened to thunderous

he towered over Jasmine, his presence

he descended

was straining to

"There's... there's nothing, I

with a crack. "Just shameless! Are you trying to

vision fading

fingers became stiff and unresponsive. Jasmine couldn't even ball them into a fist;

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