Chapter 94

Unraveling Schemes

The Next Morning

Sunlight streamed through the curtains as Jasmine stirred in her bed.

Her eyes fluttered open, and she stretched her tiny arms.

Astor, who had woken up early, entered the room and sat beside her. “Morning, princess.”

Jasmine smiled sleepily. “Daddy… You stayed.”

Astor brushed a strand of hair from her face. “Of course I did.”

Jasmine’s little fingers reached for his. “Will you stay every day?”

Astor hesitated. “I’ll always be close, sweetheart.”

Jasmine pouted slightly but nodded. “Okay.”

Charlotte, standing at the door, watched them quietly.

Astor finally sighed, rubbing his forehead. “I should go now. I have things to take care...