Chapter 222

Jaselyn’s POV

Four months had passed since Rion and I found out about my pregnancy, and I was now twenty weeks along. The journey had been filled with more surprises than I could have ever imagined. One of the biggest surprises was Jinu. He had turned out to be an exceptional assistant. I noticed that he was so much like Ziarre in many ways. His attention to detail, his quiet yet attentive presence, and his dedication to ensuring everything ran smoothly were all reminiscent of Ziarre. We had become good friends, often spending hours talking about anything and everything. It was almost easy to forget that he was the boy who had killed Ziarre.

But something felt...off. Jinu was always around, following me everywhere except at night when I joined Rion in our bedroom. His presence had become a constant in my daily routine, from morning meetings to afternoon strolls. He was often with us during the day too, and I had started noticing how Jinu looked at Rion. It wasn&r