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.

offered Jasmine something,

too sensitive, and

out and took

the door of the study

reached the living room, she bumped

speak; it was time to clock out,

the study?" Serena narrowed her

Again, Jasmine remained silent.

the man in charge; that's your game, isn't it?" Serena seemed hellbent on making a

her, Jasmine

as 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 seduce him... you're clueless about the trouble

Jasmine kept

visibly upset and nervous about Jasmine's potential connection with

quarrel drew Daniel out. Wrapping a shawl

posing as harmless when she's anything but. She knows your brother's the one

just how to push

words, Daniel's expression

Serena loosened as he towered over Jasmine, his presence

as he descended the

was straining to keep his emotions

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

crack. "Just shameless! Are you

her vision fading as she collapsed to the

them into a fist; the wave of despair made her heart

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