Chapter 120

Jasmine's Pov

"Why didn't you tell them the truth?" I asked Josh the moment I was able to come face-to-face with him. Ever since Jenny revealed the fact that he helped her, he has been distant and has always been busy with one thing or another, even though no real task has been assigned to him.

I wonder what might be going through that furry head of his; could it be that he is seeking validation from both Alaric and Lenora by overworking himself, or could it be that he is trying his best to cover up for as much work as possible before he gets executed?

After being with Josh for a few months now, I can most definitely tell that the latter is in his head. He doesn't care much about himself when it comes to his loyalty, and that's the reason why he couldn't bring himself to explain that he was blackmailed by Jenny.

Although it is still his fault for choosing the stupid lustful relationship he had with Jenny over his loyalty to