Chapter 43

Jaselyn's POV

What?! Ziarre is……pregnant?

When I took too long to respond, she panicked.

“I'm sorry, it must be such a shock. You probably have your own problems to worry about. It was selfish of me to burden you with this.” She rushed out and I scooted to the edge of the bed, close to her.

“No, I'm not burdened at all. I was just not expecting that you would tell me something so important. Thank you for sharing this with me and congratulations.” I corrected and she relaxed, a small smile stretching her lips.

“Well, thank you.”

“What do you mean by what you said? You haven't told Rion because you're not sure you want to keep it? Why is that?” I asked.

“Yes. The thing is, I don't know if I'm ready to have a child yet. I know it's weird for me to say this, considering I work with children but it's truly how I feel.

I'm clumsy and a little awkward. I don't know if I'm mature enough to raise a child or if I deserve to have one yet.” She played with her fingers as she spoke, keeping her e