Chapter 13

Jasmine lunged at me, gripping my throat before I could react.

"Scarlett, I'll kill you! Only your death will bring me true peace!"

I could feel the air gradually thinning.

My desperate struggles were in vain.

Just when I thought I was about to die, the pressure on my neck suddenly eased.

Jasmine spewed a mouthful of blood onto me.

Alec was behind her, having pierced her heart with a sharp knife.

She didn't even have time to utter a word before collapsing in front of me, eyes wide open in death.

Alec tossed the knife aside and cradled my face, flushed from violent coughing, in both hands.

"Darling, let's run away together right now, okay?"

He had lost his mind.

His sanity completely shattered in the throes of thwarted desire.

"You're dreaming!"

Alec chuckled maniacally, "If I can't have you, no one else will. You might as well die too!"

He picked up the knife again.

Just then, the door was kicked open.

I turned my head in confusion, looking at my mom.