Chapter 149: Jasmine’s Turmoil

Jasmine lay on her bed, staring blankly at the ceiling, the weight of her decision pressing down like an unbearable burden. She felt suffocated by the guilt that had wrapped itself around her, squeezing tighter with each passing moment. The room, which once felt like a sanctuary, now seemed like a prison, each wall closing in a little more as the hours dragged on. She rolled over, clutching the blanket as if it could shield her from the storm of emotions raging inside her. The clear lines between right and wrong, loyalty and betrayal, had become a blurred, tangled mess, leaving her in a state of utter despair. The bond she had formed with Kimberly had been genuine, and now, the thought of betraying that trust was tearing her apart. “How did I let it come to this?” she whispered into the empty room, her voice barely audible. Sitting up, she hugged her knees to her chest, feeling the weight of her thoughts crushing her spirit. The sunlight streaming through the window felt harsh, mock