Chapter 82

Jasmine's stomach sank. She didn't even know what she was afraid of—just that she couldn't let Joshua walk away. She stood up and hurried after him. When she grabbed his sleeve, he turned to look at her without saying anything. Jasmine took a deep breath before saying, "It's not what you think. I'm not getting back with Calvin. It's just… my mom—" Joshua interrupted her, "Then, when are you moving out?" She couldn't give him an immediate answer because she hadn't yet persuaded Delilah. "Just… give me a little time, okay?" she pleaded. Joshua's stare turned icy, and he said, "Guess I got the wrong idea, Ms. Scott." With that, he pulled her hand away and left without looking back. Jasmine wanted to chase after him. She didn't want him to get the wrong idea. But then her phone rang, and it was Delilah's number again. She gritted her teeth and answered the call. This time, her mother's voice came through and was laced with frustration. She complained, "Jas, what's wrong with you