Chapter70:

As Jasmine reached her car and grasped the door handle, a voice cut through the air, sending shivers down her spine.  "Jasmine." She froze, her heart racing as memories of the past came flooding back. The familiar voice awakened a deep-seated fear, causing her hands to tremble uncontrollably. Slowly, Jasmine turned around, her eyes scanning the surrounding area, hoping against hope that she was mistaken. But as her gaze locked onto Stephan's smiling face, her eyes widened in shock and terror. Her purse slipped from her grasp, falling to the ground with a soft thud. Jasmine's breath caught in her throat as she stood paralyzed, her mind reeling with the sudden confrontation. Stephan's smile grew wider, his eyes gleaming with a sinister intensity. "Jasmine, it really is you."  Jasmine's eyes widened in horror as she stumbled backward, her car the only barrier between her and Stephan. "S...Stephan." She stuttered, her voice trembling with fear. Stephan's laughter sent shivers down her spin