Jasmine squeezed her eyes closed. There were so many emotions coursing through her right now and she was didn’t know how to deal with them. She was saved however from speaking when Victor returned to the living room. “I’m sorry, but I’m going to need to go. Something came up.” He grabbed his jacket and briefcase.
Jasmine tried to stand. “Wait. What’s the matter? What’s going on?”
He continued to the hallway, not stopping. “I don’t know but I intend to find out.” Victor was out the door before she could say another word.
Madeline gently grasped Jasmine’s elbow. “Let him go dear. I’m sure he has everything under control.”
“But he looked concerned and if it has anything to do with my case. I have the right to know.”
“And I’m sure he’ll fill you in as soon as he knows what’s going on.”
Chelsea rejoined them moments later with her mouth full of cookies and squeezed her little body in between Jasmine and her grandmother.
Jasmine wrapped her arms around the child, grateful for the distraction, otherwise she’d drive herself crazy. Tyler came out a moment later and plopped on the empty spot next to Jasmine. She slid her arm around her his shoulders and hugged them both close. No matter what happened between her and Victor, she vowed she’d never lose touch with the rest of the Meade clan again.