***JASMINE'S POV***
I immediately called my mother as she rode off in her car.
"I'll not be at home for a while, I've decided to go out and have my time alone. I can't live seeing his face every minute of the day. If you need anything, let me know and don't beat yourself for what happened, I would have found out anyways."
I could hear the pain in my mother's voice, even through the phone. I knew that she was hurting, that she was struggling to process what had happened. I felt guilty, knowing that I was the cause of all of this. But I also felt a sense of relief, knowing that she was okay, that she would be back.
"I'll call you if I need anything," I replied, my voice trembling. "I love you."
"I love you too," she responded, her voice breaking. "Please take care of yourself."
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