Chapter 20: Brace Yourself

Jasmine's POV 

I felt like my brain was doing somersaults off the walls in my head and I couldn't comprehend as to why Bradley disappeared right after I asked him for the money to help save my mom, whose condition was critical. He said he would give me the money. He looked sincere enough when I told him about my mother's health.

But he was gone. No phone calls, no texts, no emails. He just upped and left. 

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It was the beginning of yet another week. I was at my desk arranging the files Mr. Hollen had asked for three hours ago. Putting my emotions aside, I focused on the task at hand. 

"Here are the files you asked for," I said as I entered my boss' office and walked up to his desk.

His eyes were locked onto the computer screen in front of him, avoiding eye contact with me.

"Mr. Hollen--"

"Then leave it on the desk and get out!" he said, cutting me off and catching me by surprise.

I took two steps back. 

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