Chapter 44 Nosebleed

Jasmine dashed toward the charred remains of the house, only to be stopped by a firefighter. "Is this your place? It's been burning all night. If it weren't for a neighbor waking up to the smoke, it would all be gone."

"Don't go in there; it's still not safe. These old structures fall apart once they're on fire."

Trembling and kneeling on the ground, Jasmine felt her depression setting in, rendering her mute with shock. She struggled to speak; she tried to lift her arms, but her body wouldn't respond.

Brother... her brother was still inside.

Her greatest fear was always the danger that might reach her brother.

Why... why couldn't they just leave her alone?

Curled up in a trembling ball on the ground, Jasmine wept silently.

How much more would they torment her before they were satisfied?

Would it really take her death for Daniel to stop?

"My uncle... he's still inside," Justin sobbed, clutching his mom and pointing to the room. "Please, can you save my uncle?"

The firefighters exchanged glances. "We've searched inside; there's no one there."

Jasmine's body tensed, and she looked up helplessly at the firefighter. "No one?"

empty. You're lucky you didn't come back

breathing tightened as she reached out

Richard was okay.

"Justin!"

fear, burst in carrying breakfast. It was only after seeing that Jasmine and Justin were unharmed that he allowed himself to breathe easy. He squatted down and wrapped

a hard time. Had us stand outside all night, listening to lullabies, staying awake without a wink of sleep as some twisted test. I was up all night worried sick about Justin here alone.

clung to Justin. "Bro... after what I did to Serena, Daniel and Evan

least you're sharp enough to recognize

could continue,

remains of the courtyard with disdain before his cold gaze settled on Jasmine. "You know, Serena was so upset yesterday that her condition worsened,

indifferently as he

without daring to look into

was scared, yes, but also

me!" Richard stood, positioning himself protectively in

to overestimate yourself," Evan said with a mocking

bodyguards descended from a vehicle and swiftly surrounded Richard, restraining him. Richard

front of the child, yanked her hair. "So, this

looked at Evan, terrified

but received a slap so callous it sent him

but blood

tried to wipe it away, the bleeding wouldn't

he turned

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