Chapter 13

Jasmine carefully surveyed her surroundings as she walked across the lush green expanse before her. The soft morning sunlight illuminated the serene golf course, casting dancing shadows over the neatly manicured grass. However, the beauty of nature couldn't calm the turmoil brewing within her heart.

Evelyn, whom Jasmine thought had come alone to play golf, appeared different this time. From a distance, Jasmine could see that Evelyn was not alone. Beside her, with graceful and elegant steps, walked a handsome man familiar to Jasmine. It was Seth.

And on the other side, with a sweet smile that felt like nonsense to Jasmine, walked a beautiful woman exuding an almost unreasonable confidence. Who is she, Jasmine wondered.

Jasmine swallowed hard, trying to control the surge of emotions rising within her. There was nothing wrong with their presence here, her logic said. But her heart refused to feel at ease. Something was amiss.

The closeness between Seth and the woman felt like a crushing