Chapter 239

After Jasmine was discharged from the hospital, she devoted herself entirely to her work. Only by staying busy could she keep her mind off what had happened that day. But she still had nightmares sometimes—dreams where Calvin held her captive with no way to escape. He was like a demon who had finally dropped his mask, revealing the darkest impulses that lurked within him. The agony of being treated not as a person but as a thing had seared itself into her heart like a brand. She would never forget that feeling of humiliation for the rest of her life. Jasmine knew that something was wrong with her. Without telling anyone, she secretly went to the hospital and started taking antidepressants. She kept reminding herself that her mother still needed her and that she couldn't afford to break down. Unfortunately, Calvin was never convicted. The medical examination showed no traces of semen in her body. Since he hadn't completed the act, the rape charges couldn't hold up in court. Even on