Chapter 21: Secrets in the Air
Jazmine needed air—any distraction from the weight pressing on her chest. She grabbed Hercules’ leash and headed toward the small city park nearby, letting the cool evening breeze brush against her face. The little dog sniffed eagerly at every bush and tree, tail wagging like he had no care in the world. Jazmine envied his freedom, wishing she could shake off the heaviness that had settled over her like a thick fog. Earlier that day, at work, she had stumbled upon a truth she wasn’t meant to hear. Leaning against the break room doorway, pretending to check her phone, she had overheard Tasha talking with one of their coworkers. “Tasha… are you sure about this?” the coworker asked. Jazmine froze, stomach twisting. “I’m telling you, it’s happening,” Tasha said quietly but firmly. “Liz is
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