Chapter 66

~Jasmine~ “Why? How? When?… Jass, answer me!” Rosè shook me gently, her face draining of color as if she’d just witnessed something terrifying. I gasped for air, struggling to find the words. “Yes, you heard me. We are in a contractual marriage, and I live with him,” I finally managed, the confession feeling like a dam breaking. She dramatically clutched her chest, her eyes wide. “My goodness, Jass, this is… I’m literally speechless.” She covered her mouth with her left hand, her expression showing sheer disbelief. While the revelation felt like a burden lifted from my shoulders, a nervous energy still thrummed through my veins. “You know what?” Rosè finally said, breaking the silence. “Let’s get settled in first… my bladder is about to burst,” she added with a dramatic flair, which thankfully broke the tension and made us both burst into laughter. As soon as she unlocked the door and we got out of the car, I rushed to the kitchen and chugged down a glass of water to calm my nerves, an