JASMINE’S DEFIANCE

After Jasmine had left Xaden and returned the empty plates to the pile that was already available, she turned and saw that Xaden was already gone. 

She gave a light shrug and then bent down to start washing the plates. 

She knew that Anna was still salty and she decided to give her time and a more hungry stomach before she gave her food. 

So cleaning the dishes would give her some more time. 

As she washed, one of the laughing men dropped their dirty plates and began to walk away. 

Jasmine groaned in annoyance that she had cooked and was still washing the plates. 

By the time she was done, she was already filthy and exhausted.

She desired a bath and some nice sleep .

She looked up and saw Anna's carriage still there. 

She had still refused to step out. 

Jasmine sighed heavily, dusted herself and fetched some food for Anna and walked to the carriage. 

She knocked at the door. 

Anna did not respond.