Chapter Ten

Jasmine’s POV

Fuming with frustration, I stormed out of Gabriel's office. How dare he ask me to hand the phone to my boss when my boss clearly said that no one should disturb him during the meeting? The audacity!

I swallowed my pride and gathered the courage to apologize. But instead of letting go, Gabriel's behavior was mean. He said my apology wasn't genuine enough.

Here I am, stuck in the hallway outside Gabriel's office. Time drags on, as each minute stretches out like an eternity.

How much longer do I have to endure this humiliation at Gabriel's hands?

Seriously, what's his deal? Why does he insist on treating me like garbage? I get that we're not exactly on good terms, but his behavior is just out of line.

Is it so wrong that I want to move on and leave my past behind?

Why does my past keep creeping up on me? Maxwell showed up at my house yesterday, saying he's a changed person and wants to patch things up, especially now that Lexi is here.

Flashback

I swung the door open and t