Chapter 84

Jasmine walked out and sat down at the dining table. Delilah tugged her hand and teased, "Why'd you come out so soon?" She'd hoped her daughter would spend more time bonding with Calvin. Jasmine cut straight to the point. "Mom, he forced himself on me after I told him no. And you're still taking his side?" Delilah was taken aback for a second but quickly recovered with a smile. "Sweetheart, he cares about you. If he got a little carried away, it's just because he loves you. That's not the same as forcing himself on you." Jasmine frowned. "If a woman says no and a man pretends not to hear it, that's not love. That's coercion. Legally, it's harassment—maybe worse." Delilah looked lost. "Why are you being so stubborn?" She sighed and continued, "You're married. Things like this happen between a husband and wife." Jasmine stated, "But we're divorced." Delilah responded, "Divorced or not, people get back together all the time. You're already living with him, aren't you?" "Mom!" Jas