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

tightened as she

Richard was okay.

"Justin!"

with fear, burst in carrying breakfast. It was only after seeing that Jasmine and Justin were unharmed that

the Ryan family heiress's place to be a bodyguard. But she decided to give us 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 felt more anxious for

she clung to Justin. "Bro... after what I did

least you're sharp enough to

could continue, Evan

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

indifferently as he lit a

without

but also

if you want someone, come at me!" Richard stood, positioning himself protectively in front of Jasmine

Evan said with a

of about eight or nine bodyguards descended from a vehicle and swiftly surrounded Richard, restraining him. Richard struggled, but it was

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

at Evan, terrified and

away but received a slap so callous it sent him

blood gushed from his nose

tried to wipe it away, the bleeding wouldn't

spare his mom the worry, he turned away,

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