Chapter 44 Nosebleed

• Jasmine dashed toward the charred remains of the house, only to be stopped by a firefighter. "Is this your place? It's been burning all night. If it weren't for a neighbor waking up to the smoke, it would all be gone."
• "Don't go in there; it's still not safe. These old structures fall apart once they're on fire."
• Trembling and kneeling on the ground, Jasmine felt her depression setting in, rendering her mute with shock. She struggled to speak; she tried to lift her arms, but her body wouldn't respond.