Forsaking the Years of Longing novel Chapter 128

Chapter 9 "We'll see. I plan to stay with the old man for a while," I said, giving Jasmine's chubby cheek a squeeze.

"Well, the Wood family will surely be after you now that you've left. I heard Jason is considering calling off the engagement, so they probably hate your guts."

I nodded, unconcerned. "It's fine; they'll just use the same old tricks. Just keep an eye out for me."

"And Jason? Are you really... over him?" Jasmine asked, sneaking a glance at me as she mentioned his name. She knew better than anyone how much I had invested in Jason over the past five years.

Even I found it hard to believe I could move on so quickly. And Jasmine, who had seen it all, knew this as well.

But I smiled. "What else would you have me do? Hang myself over him?"

Jasmine laughed along with me, clapping me on the shoulder.

"That's the spirit! Go ahead, and I'll come to visit whenever I can."

She stopped mid-sentence, suddenly looking back and catching the cold glare in my eyes as I spotted Jason standing behind us.

"Damn!" she muttered, startled. "Why is he here?"

Jason's expression was beyond unpleasant, almost menacing. I grabbed my suitcase. "Time to go."

"Go, go!" Jasmine urged, stepping between me and Jason as he approached.

"Caroline!" Jason called out, reaching for me, only for Jasmine to swiftly smack his hand away.

Watching me walk farther and farther away, Jason looked both lost and angry, trying to follow but blocked by Jasmine.

"What do you think you're doing?! Haven't you done enough to Caroline? Don't think I won't stand up to you just because I'm not as rich as you!"

I couldn't resist looking back one last time. I saw Jasmine holding him back while Jason, visibly annoyed, locked eyes with me, mouthing the words, "You'll regret this."

I smirked, mouthing back, "Idiot."

Regret?