Chapter 25

The day Lynette was released, a heavy rainstorm drenched Jenvil. She stood outside the prison gates, tilting her head toward the gray sky as the rain streamed down her face. On her phone, she scrolled furiously through updates about Jasmine, seeing photo after photo of her and Sebastian attending events together. Lynette was so jealous that she felt like she might lose her mind. "Jasmine, I'm back. Did you think I'd let you live happily? Because of you, I lost the luxurious life I dreamed of!" Prison life had left her once-refined features pale and gaunt. However, the hatred in her eyes still burned brightly. ... Jasmine stood on the lawn of Sunshine Orphanage, smiling as she watched the children play. Since marrying Sebastian, she had devoted more energy to charity work, sponsoring many orphans and underprivileged children. Charles approached and handed her a document. He reported, "Ms. Lane, the schedule for next week's charity gala has been confirmed." Jasmine took the do