Chapter 5 It had been one week of pure torture for Jassie. One week since the ball. One week since her feelings for Jalen had intensified. One week since she had seen Walter searching for her. She’d made a narrow escape, but now she was always looking over her shoulder. She’d finally found a doctor that she liked. She had made an appointment for the next day, and she was nervous. While her vomiting had subsided, she was sure Jalen was watching her even more closely. Or maybe he was looking to see if she was upset by the kiss they had shared after the ball. She wasn’t; she had wanted to take it further. But she had held back. She couldn’t deceive him any longer. She had to find a way to tell him that she was carrying their child. Today. She had to tell him today. The appointment was tomo