Crises in Love (Zora and Jaylan)

Chapter 197

Just as I was about to leave, my cell phone rang. I picked it up and saw it was my dad, so I answered

with an exaggerated sign of exhaustion, "Hey, dad!"

"How's everything going?" His voice, warm and soothing, brought me some comfort.

"Not so good, Dad. I'm kind of stuck here in Goldenvale Town until I find the kid. No telling when I can

get back to Silverdale City," I said, hinting at my predicament which I knew he would understand. Sure

enough, he immediately reassured me, "Don't worry, just stay home and cooperate with the

investigation. The kids are fine with your mom and me. How's everything at Medsafe Liyah Inc.?"

"I'm not sure, to be honest. I've been caught up in this mess since I got back. I guess we'll just have to

see how it goes," I responded, feigning disinterest.

"What about Jaylan?" my father asked sternly. Jaylan, who had been eavesdropping on our

conversation, jumped at the mention of his name, "Uh…Dad, I'm here."

"Jaylan, you've really disappointed me. I thought you were someone who could handle responsibility,

yet you've caused such a ridiculous commotion! I didn’t want to get involved in your marital issues, but

what have you done? I did not blame you for Allie's illness, but now it seems that you have everything

to do with it!!" My dad's voice boomed in anger.

Jaylan's face turned beet red, but I could detect a hint of defiance! I knew him too well. He was being

chastised by my father in front of Catherine and he had nowhere to hide his embarrassment.

"I thought I could leverage our newly opened overseas market to give Medsafe Liyah Inc. some extra

support and to strengthen its foundations. But it seems I'm fighting a losing battle. I'd better save myself

the embarrassment," my dad concluded, and with a click, he hung up!

The room was silent as a grave. I closed my eyes with a pained expression on my face.

After a while, I turned to the woman Catherine had brought with her and said, "Lady, I'm starving!"

Upon hearing this, she immediately turned and headed for the kitchen. Watching her disappear into the

kitchen, I gave a wry smile and said to Catherine, "I've become a laughingstock." Content property of NôvelDra/ma.Org.

Catherine sighed and softly comforted me, "Don't overthink it. Your dad's just angry. He's not going to

abandon you."

"I'm the one who's going to bring down the Wilburn family! How can I ask them for help?" I laughed

sarcastically. "I've become a suspect now, with all this sickness..."

Jaylan's eyes darkened. He sat in silence for a while, and then stood up and said, "Allie, don't take it

too hard. I have some things to take care of, so I won't be joining you for dinner. I know I've let you

down, but trust me... I won't let you be the laughingstock!"

Without response, I just sat there, looking defeated.

Jaylan didn't stay. He grabbed his bag, said he'd be back later, and left.

Catherine and I exchanged glances. She whispered, "It seems like he has made a decision!"

"I hope so!" I replied, looking at Catherine with newfound energy. "Call her over! I want to meet her!"

Catherine quickly called the woman over and introduced, "This is Hannah, handpicked by Ronan to

take care of you from now on."

"Hello, I'm Hannah."

I smile and look over at her in a friendly way, "You couldn't have come at a better time. Otherwise, I'd

be eating crow!"

Catherine and I both laughed.

"Mr. Richardson anticipated this. He arranged for me to be here yesterday!" Hannah explained.

Upon hearing this, I felt a little guilty. She seemed too good to be true, and I felt undeserving of her

help.

"Just stay with me for a while, until Medsafe Liyah Inc. is settled. I don't dare to take advantage of you

after that!" I said honestly. Then I turned to Catherine. "I need to contact Gevena as soon as possible.

I'm worried about the outcome."

"Give her a call then! Or we can meet. I haven't seen her in days!" Catherine eagerly suggested.

I immediately dialed Gevena's number and she picked up instantly. "Aaliyah!"

"Where are you?" I asked straightforwardly, hearing a noisy background on her end.