All Chapters of Abadoned By My Husband, Claimed By His Billionaire’s Brother: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

Jasmine stood rooted to the spot. Her hands were clasped tight due to the turmoil within her. She couldn't bring herself to step into the car, not when she felt so filthy."Thank... thank you, but no, I wouldn't want to bother you," she said stiffly, waving her hand dismissively.Ethan didn't press further. He had considered just driving away, yet the sight of Jasmine limping in the rearview mirror stirred an inexplicable irritation within him....Jasmine didn't go home.The thought of Richard seeing her in such a disheveled state with cuts on her face and hands would only cause him needless worry.After all, what good would it do to worry her family if she couldn't change the dire situation she was in?Once, Jasmine had been the apple of the Wilson family's eye, never having to face injustice or hardship throughout her privileged upbringing.Sheltered and basking in the light of affluence, she had been oblivious to the darkness at society's fringes.Stripped of everything, she came

Bolting from the hospital, Jasmine eyed the time and sprinted toward the Douglas family's home.She couldn't afford to be late - she desperately needed that ten thousand dollars to sort out Justin's schooling.After a few paces, a sharp pain stabbed through her heart.She paused to catch her breath and leaned heavily against the wall. Jasmine took long, ragged gasps before she forced herself to run on.Her dying wish was to find the man from the hotel six years ago - Justin's biological father. She needed him to consent to a paternity test.From a sleek black sedan parked on Hospital Roadside, Ethan watched Jasmine rush by with a food delivery bag, frowning. "Did you find out what I asked you to?""Mr. Douglas... Jasmine took the job at the Douglas household voluntarily; I heard it's for the monthly salary of ten thousand and a spot for her son in kindergarten," Liam reported reluctantly, wishing Ethan would stay out of it."Mr. Douglas, the woman's quite shrewd; there's no need for y

Stellar Enterprises."Mr. Douglas, these are the findings of the investigation concerning Jasmine. Please take a look; it's quite a mess," Liam said as he handed the documents to Ethan.Glancing at the papers, Ethan noted Jasmine's life seemed split into two distinct chapters. The first, her shining era as the Wilson family heiress, was marked not only by academic excellence and innate talent but a long list of awards and honors. She had even been accepted into Stanford University with the highest score.Romantically, life was smooth sailing throughout high school, where she dated Daniel, and they were blessed by their parents.However, her life took a nosedive from its peak into an abyss-not just any abyss, but hell itself.With the true Wilson family heiress's return, Jasmine, the counterfeit, became a pariah, vilified by all, tumbling from her pedestal into abysmal depths.First, she was cast out by the Wilsons, followed by scandalous headlines that tarnished her reputation. Next,

"It's simple." Justin was confused; did he really need to be taught how to search for a company's address?"Who's your dad?" Ethan found chatting with the kid quite amusing.Liam, driving the car, was practically glued to the rearview mirror. Was this really the Mr. Douglas, playing with a kid?"You're my dad." Justin seemed to have decided Ethan was his father.In the world of a child, things were always simple and never complicated.Ethan cracked a smile; he was truly intrigued. He never knew kids liked him; wasn't it Lisa's kid who cried on sight as if he were the boogeyman?Indeed, this kid was more endearing. "How about I keep this, and I'll get you a new one?"Justin thought for a moment, his naive head bobbing. "If you like it, I'll give it to you. No need to buy me a new one.""Why's that?""I don't want Daddy to spend money." Justin knew earning money was hard. "Uncle works very hard to earn money, so Daddy must be tired too."Ethan didn't correct Justin's address, making Lia

Outside the Courtyard.The nanny was engrossed in lively conversation with a few others, indifferent to Jasmine's fate.A black sedan drove in, causing the nanny to snap to attention with a start. "M...Mr. Ethan."Why was Ethan back at this time?He never returned at this hour on any normal day.Ethan stepped out of the car with a little one in tow.The nanny's face drained of color, realizing this was Jasmine's bastard child."Mr. Ethan, how did you ""Where's Jasmine?" Ethan asked, his voice heavy with concern."I haven't... haven't seen her," The nanny stammered, quickly shaking her head.Justin peered toward the backyard, where the sounds of smashing could be heard, and bolted in that direction.This wasn't his first time a the Douglas Family Estate; he and his mom had been confined there before."Justin!" Liam, worried about the youngster, followed right behind.The warehouse was padlocked from the outside, yet there were clear signs of someone on the inside."Open up!" Liam shou