CHAPTER THREE HUNDRED AND EIGHT – STRANGER IN THE FAMILY

After breakfast, Jasmine decided to explore the parts of the compound she was allowed to access. As she walked through the lavish gardens, she encountered a group of women engaged in what appeared to be a yoga class. One of them, a tall, athletic woman in her forties, noticed Jasmine and waved her over. "You must be the new arrival," she said with a friendly smile. "I'm Elena, Don Cesaro's sister-in-law." "Jasmine," she replied, shaking Elena's offered hand. "It's nice to meet you." Elena introduced Jasmine to the other women - wives and daughters of Don Cesaro's associates, she learned. They chatted amiably, asking Jasmine about her interests and offering to include her in their activities. "You should join us for yoga tomorrow," Elena suggested. "It helps pass the time, and God knows we all need the stress relief in this place." Jasmine noticed a few of the women exchange knowing glances at Elena's comment. She was about to ask what they meant when she was interrupted by a new v