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

she reached out to embrace

Richard was okay.

"Justin!"

in carrying breakfast. It was only after seeing that Jasmine and

us stand outside all night, listening to lullabies, staying awake without a wink of sleep as some twisted test.

sobbed as she clung to Justin. "Bro... after what

you're sharp enough to recognize

Jasmine could continue, Evan

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

spoke indifferently as

clutched Justin and retreated without daring to look

was scared, yes, but also disgusted... by these

come at me!" Richard stood, positioning himself protectively in front

yourself," Evan said with a mocking laugh. "You think I'd let

team of about eight or nine bodyguards descended from a vehicle and swiftly surrounded Richard,

to Jasmine and in front of the child, yanked her hair. "So, this is the filthy slum where Serena endured a

Evan,

to push Evan away but received a slap so callous it sent him

cry out, but blood

tried to wipe it away, the bleeding wouldn't

turned away, continuously wiping, but

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