Chapter121:

Jasmine was still in her room when she heard the sound of a car pulling into the compound. Her heart jumped. She quickly stood up from where she was sitting on the floor and rushed to the window. Her hands shook as she pulled the curtain aside, hoping—just maybe—that Nicolai had brought the twins back. A few seconds later, the car door opened. Nicolai stepped out. Then Kent. She looked hard, praying to see two small figures following them. But no one else came out. She knew it, deep down—but it still crushed her. Her knees felt weak, and she stumbled back from the window. Hot tears spilled down from her face again. The twins were really gone. Cruella had taken them. And there was nothing she could do but cry and hope it wasn't the end. Cruella's words echoed in Jasmine's mind as she wiped her tears and forced herself to stand. Her chest felt tight, but she breathed through the pain, steadying her trembling hands. There was no time to fall apart. Not now. Not when her children needed he