Even in Darkness She Chose to Rise (Tatiana and Jasper) novel Chapter 124

124 The Promise

The night had finally come to a close.

Bianca’s heart raced with unease, fearing Jasper might insist on accompanying her. “There’s no need, Jasper,” she said firmly, trying to sound casual. “You’ve been pushing yourself all evening. It’s rare for everyone to gather like this. It would be a shame if you left early. Just let the driver take me home.”

Jasper hesitated, caught between concern and reluctance. Bianca noticed and repeated gently, “Jasper, I can handle this on my own.”

After a moment, he relented. “Alright, I’ll have the driver take you.”

Relief washed over Bianca like a warm wave. Ignoring the sharp, lingering ache twisting inside her, she hurried out of the club’s dimly lit entrance, eager to escape the tension.

Seizing the chance, Shawn leaned in. “Jasper, it’s nearly midnight. There’s a big event happening soon. Want to come with us?”

But Jasper’s attention was elsewhere. He shook his head, voice distant. “No, thanks. You all enjoy yourselves.”

Shawn’s expression tightened awkwardly for a moment, but he was accustomed to Jasper’s cold detachment and didn’t press further. Turning away, he returned to his own evening plans.

At that moment, Tatiana pushed open the door and spotted her grandmother, tears threatening to spill from her eyes in relief. Jaime knelt on the floor, hands clasped tightly together, murmuring what sounded like a prayer. Tatiana stepped closer, catching the soft, muffled words: “Bless my granddaughter with safety. Don’t let anything happen to her. I could leave this world right now and serve you, but my granddaughter must be protected…”

Hearing this, Tatiana’s throat tightened, her eyes stinging as tears welled up. “Grandma!”

Jaime turned, startled, unsure if she had heard correctly. When she saw Tatiana, she rose shakily to her feet, nearly losing balance.

Quickly, Tatiana steadied her. “Be careful, Grandma!”

“Cindy! I’m so glad you’re alright,” Jaime said, her voice trembling with emotion.

Tatiana’s heart ached deeply. Her grandmother, at such an age, had endured so much undeserved pain. “Are you okay? Let me take you home,” she urged gently, unwilling to waste another moment. Fearful of more trouble, she guided Jaime away without hesitation.

Thanks to Jasper’s earlier instructions, no one dared to stop them on their way out, and they left smoothly. A sleek car waited at the entrance, Felix standing by its side. “Ms. Cindy, the Boss asked me to drive you home,” he said respectfully.

Tatiana hesitated, about to decline, but at this late hour, public transport was no longer running, and hailing a taxi would be nearly impossible. Plus, her grandmother was still visibly shaken. After a brief pause, she carefully helped Jaime into the car and took her seat.

Felix drove them quietly, the silence between them filled only by the hum of the engine and the soft glow of streetlights passing by.

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