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Chapter 39. OVERWHELMED WITH GUILT

Author: Joan Cyril
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-15 21:59:16

Ethan's POV

I excused myself from Mr. Clark's office and stormed out angrily a few minutes after I was sure Luciano was out of the orphanage premises. I headed straight to my car and found Jasmine still in the car where I had left her. Furthermore, I was skeptical with the thought he would take Jasmine away from the car, but then maybe he didn't know that Jasmine was here with me, as he must have thought that I came alone to make my inquiry, and then coincidentally we met.

As soon as I got inside the car, I jammed the door at my end.

“Oh! You are back. I am sorry.” Jasmine said in a tender tone, with those 'sorry'’ vibes.

“I am not feeling too well today, so we can come another time.”

At first, I ignored her, kicked the ignition, and zoomed off the orphanage premises.

“Why are you not feeling well presently?” I questioned her all of a sudden on our way, obviously transferring aggression toward her with regard to my horrible experience with Luciano.

“I am sorry, Ethan. It wasn't in my
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