Jasmine"Next week is the charity ball," Collette said as she set her teacup down on the table. "You'll need to start preparing because you'll be attending with me."I blinked in surprise, staring at her.She smiled faintly before adding, "Katherine had to travel unexpectedly, so she won't be available. Since she's away, I'd like you to accompany me instead."For a brief second, my mind went completely blank.Then she paused, her warm eyes studying my face."But..." she said gently, "if you don't feel up to it, you don't have to force yourself. Your father is still in the hospital, and I know everything that's happened hasn't been easy. If you'd rather stay home, I completely understand."I clenched my fists tightly at my sides, using every ounce of self-control I had to stop myself from screaming in excitement.Oh my goodness… Was this really happening? It felt like a dream.Never—not even once—had I imagined the day would come when Collette would personally invite me to accompany her
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