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

as she reached out to embrace

Richard was okay.

"Justin!"

carrying breakfast. It was only after seeing that Jasmine and Justin were unharmed that he allowed himself to breathe easy. He squatted

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. Couldn't have

I-we didn't come home last night," Visibly shaken, Jasmine sobbed as she clung to

you're sharp enough to

Jasmine could continue, Evan

courtyard with disdain before his cold gaze settled on Jasmine. "You know, Serena was so upset yesterday that her condition worsened, and she hasn't woken up

spoke indifferently as

frightened, clutched Justin and retreated without daring

yes, but also disgusted... by these

Richard stood, positioning himself protectively in front of Jasmine and

overestimate yourself," Evan said with a mocking laugh. "You

vehicle and swiftly surrounded Richard, restraining him.

child, yanked her hair. "So, this is the filthy slum where

Evan, terrified and rendered

Evan away but received a slap so callous it sent

didn't cry out, but blood gushed from his

hard he tried to wipe

spare his mom the worry, he turned away, continuously wiping, but what could

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