Jasmine didn't return home that night.It was the following day when I saw the headlines spread across Harborough. "Husband Loses Out Again: Heiress Takes Her Adopted Brother to Party Across Town for Her Birthday."I noticed that Jasmine was nestled in Patrick Gunner's, her adopted brother's, arms in the paparazzi shots, while everyone around them laughed with familiar, unrestrained intimacy. I changed the channel, my face devoid of expression.Jasmine, perhaps not yet completely satisfied with her night out, returned home amidst much noise and clamor, bringing a whole entourage with her.Upon spotting me, one of Jasmine's friends paused briefly before falling into their usual glib manner. "You're here as well, huh, Henry? I'm sorry, but we'll have to trouble you to whip up some food for us."It was then that someone chimed in, "I'd love to have your minestrone for dinner, Henry, so please make a little extra!"They said all the right things about it being a lot of work, but when
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