Chapter 138: A Day of Pretenses

Kimberly woke up with a sense of dread hanging over her. Today was the day she had agreed to spend with Jasmine. As she got ready, she couldn’t shake the nervousness that had settled in her stomach. Meeting Jasmine was already nerve-wracking, but spending an entire day with her felt like walking a tightrope over a pit of vipers. She arrived at Jasmine’s house right on time. Jasmine greeted her at the door with a warm smile that seemed genuine, but Kimberly couldn’t help but question its sincerity. “Ready for a fun day out?” Jasmine asked cheerfully. “Absolutely,” Kimberly replied, forcing a smile. Their first stop was a high-end shopping district. Jasmine led the way into one boutique after another, each one more luxurious than the last. Kimberly tried to relax and enjoy the shopping, but she couldn’t shake the feeling of being scrutinized. “Try this one,” Jasmine suggested, handing Kimberly a sleek black dress. Kimberly took it and went into the changing room, feeling Jasmine’s