Chapter 215 Proclamation

• Jasmine had spent the entire day immersed in the comfortable cocoon of her home, surrounded by the familiar comfort of her living space. The muffled sounds of her new neighbor’s movements next door had piqued her curiosity, creating a backdrop to her day as she toggled between work and the monotony of television.
• As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting hues of warm orange and pink across the sky, Jasmine decided to treat herself to a meal ordered from her favorite local restaurant. The aroma of the delivered food filled her kitchen, teasing her taste buds and sparking an unexpected craving for a cold, fizzy cola to complement the flavors.
• To her dismay, a thorough search of her refrigerator revealed an empty space where her beloved cola bottles should have been. The realization was accompanied by another, more pressing shortage, she was out of tissue, an essential commodity she couldn’t do without that night.