Crises in Love (Zora and Jaylan)

Chapter 442

Catherine looked over at me with a mix of exhaustion and exasperation. "You got any more tricks up

your sleeve to torment him?"

I couldn't help but smirk, relishing the thought of my little revenge. "Let's just say, I plan to hit him where

it hurts. Looks like I'm due for a trip to Medsafe Liyah Inc."

Catherine slumped back against her pillows, a defeated look in her eyes. "If I were in any shape to, I'd

go with you in a heartbeat."

I teased her, mustering my most serious tone. "You look fit as a fiddle to me!"

She squinted at me, confused. "What do you mean?"

"When you were gossiping, you were as lively as ever. Doesn't look like you're sick at all. If you're well,

stop playing the patient and get back out there!"

"Aaliyah, seriously! I don't even know what to say to you!" Catherine huffed, her frustration clear as day.

Geneva, Janice, and Hannah all laughed. Raising from my seat, I said, "Carry on the gossip, you guys.

I need to check with Dr. Dailey about my prescription."

Hannah quickly got up to join me, and together, we headed out.

Geneva called out from behind, "Are you coming back later? Should we wait for you?"

"Just leave after Logan gets here!" I dodged her question, not committing to a return, because I

honestly wasn't sure myself.

After leaving Dr. Dailey's office, I glanced at the time and found myself in an awkward spot. It was too

late to head to Medsafe Liyah Inc. and a tad early for dinner. So, Hannah and I walked back to

Catherine's room, thinking maybe we could all grab a bite together.

As fate would have it, right as we passed through the hospital lobby, I ran into Zora, whom I hadn't

seen in ages.

She did a double-take when she saw me but quickly regained her composure and strutted over.

Hannah couldn't resist a jab. "Look, isn't that the Dawsons’ lapdog? Shouldn't she be on a leash?"

I burst out laughing, unable to contain myself. "You're terrible!"

Zora, clueless to our banter, approached with a sneer. "Well, well, Mrs. High-and-Mighty. It's been a

while! What's so funny? You should watch out for your reputation."

I smiled sweetly at her, feigning ignorance. "What do you mean?"

"You know, laughing it up while your dear mother-in-law is gravely ill. Not a good look in public, darling,"

she said, aiming to wipe the smile off my face.

I put on an innocent face, playing dumb. "What? Whose mother-in-law?" This belongs © NôvelDra/ma.Org.

She stared at me, a hint of smugness in her tone. "Yours, of course. Didn't you know?"

"Oh?" I feigned shock, pressing for details. "Hazel is ill? And you're the bearer of this news?"

Zora's face fell, but she quickly masked it with a smirk. "Obviously, I'm aware. Jaylan can't be in two

places at once; someone has to take care of her."

She look proud as she scrutinized my reaction, eager to see me lose my cool.

Hannah let another snide remark slip. "Oh, so you've shifted from nanny to nurse now, have you? Good

for you. Versatility pays, doesn't it?"

Zora fumed, turning sharply to Hannah with a glare.

I chided Hannah with mock seriousness. "Mind your manners."

Zora looked cornered, her face a mix of irritation and disbelief. "If you've been so indifferent all this

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Brushing past her, I declared confidently, "But now that I've been informed, it'd be rude not to pay a

visit, wouldn't it? Lead the way, Zora."

With that, Hannah and I sauntered off toward the ward, leaving Zora behind. A smile crept onto my

face. I was, indeed, quite interested in seeing Hazel's current state.