Chapter 139: Jasmine’s Conflicted Heart

Jasmine lay in bed, staring at the ceiling as the morning light filtered through the curtains. Thoughts of Kimberly swirled in her mind, a confusing mix of emotions she hadn’t anticipated. She had always seen herself as a practical, no-nonsense woman, driven by ambition and power. But Kimberly had stirred something deep within her, something she never even knew existed. It was something she couldn’t quite define. She reached for her phone on the nightstand, her fingers hovering over Kimberly’s number. With a deep breath, she pressed the call button, feeling a nervous flutter in her stomach. The phone rang a few times before Kimberly’s voice came through, sounding a bit groggy. “Hello, Jasmine,” Kimberly answered, her tone polite but guarded. “Hi, Kimberly. I just wanted to check on you after last night. How are you feeling?” Jasmine asked, trying to sound casual. “Oh, I’m fine, thanks. It was a long day, but I really enjoyed it,” Kimberly replied. “That’s good to hear. I was wonde