Crises in Love (Zora and Jaylan)

Chapter 50

I got out of bed and peeked out the window towards the front gate.

To my surprise, standing there was Catherine, a delightful sight. It seemed like she had returned from

Silverdale City.

I saw Zora stopping her at the gate, so I quickly opened the window and shouted, "Let her in!"

Then, I hurried downstairs.

Upon hearing the commotion, Jaylan also followed suit.

As my eyes locked with Catherine's, we both broke into smiles and started our performances.

"Allie, I've missed you so much! Had I not returned to Silverdale City, I wouldn't have known you were

back!" Catherine put a large bag and a box of toys on the coffee table, rushed over and gave me a tight

hug, "Why didn't you call me when you got back?"

She pinched me hard, and I knew she had something to say.

"Catherine, it's been a while!" I responded accordingly, "You were in Silverdale City?"

I led her towards the sofa, deliberately asking the question.

"Indeed, it's been a while since I've been back. There was some business in Silverdale City, so I took

the opportunity to visit home, and also visit your parents."Catherine answered.

Jaylan greeted Catherine enthusiastically with a smile, "Catherine, it's great to see you!"

"Is it? I've been here a few times but couldn't even get past the gate!" Catherine shot back, "Your maid

is too devoted to her job, she's completely impartial but heartless!"

I nearly laughed at her comment, it was exactly what Clara had said about Zora earlier.

Zora looked embarrassed, so I signaled her, "You can go about your business!"

Hearing this, those two women headed towards the guest room.

I warmly invited Catherine to sit down. She scrutinized me up and down, exclaiming, "Allie, you've lost

weight! And your hair… why did you cut it?"

I feigned helplessness and sighed, "I had to cut it after I fell sick and started losing a lot of hair."

Catherine glared at Jaylan reproachfully, "Mr. Dawson, you haven't been taking good care of our

Aaliyah!"

Jaylan, with a forced smile, sat down next to me, "Catherine, you are right. I failed to take good care of

Allie and let her suffer."

"A man can't always be busy with work. Your wife is your real treasure, especially Aaliyah, she's a lucky

charm, indispensable!" Catherine was fearless in her critique, her words packed with double meanings.

Jaylan, clever as he was, understood the implication behind Catherine's words, and humbly nodded in

agreement.

Catherine, pleased with Jaylan's response, pointed to the large bag she'd brought, "Allie, your father

Galen sent you some family food from home. He told me to bring it to you!"

I was moved to tears at the sight of the bag. Jaylan quickly brought it over, commenting, "You parents

are thoughtful. Allie has been quite picky with her food lately. Now we have something appetizing."

I looked through the bag, indeed, it was filled with my favorite dishes and snacks from home.

Catherine picked up the big box and shook it at Carl, who was engrossed in play, "This is a toy for our

little Carl!"

Carl became excited and started clamoring for his dad to open it.

I turned to Jaylan, "Why don't you play with Carl for a bit? I'll take Catherine for a chat in the room."

Jaylan quickly agreed and courteously said to Catherine, "Then you two go ahead! It's been a while

since you saw each other, have a good chat. Catherine, don't rush off, stay for lunch!"

"Great! I'd love that!" Catherine readily agreed, and I warmly led her upstairs.

Once in my room, I gestured for Catherine to keep quiet, opened my phone and checked the live feed

of the surveillance cameras. Jaylan was distractedly unwrapping Carl's toy.

With the surveillance video running on my phone, I urged Catherine, "Quick, speak up. He'll be here Content from NôvelDr(a)ma.Org.

soon."

Catherine hurriedly took out the medicine she had brought and handed it to me, whispering, "It seems

Jaylan is indeed after your father's shares in VitalAxis Pharmaceuticals. During his recent visit, he

deliberately inquired about your father."

I pondered for a moment before replying, "That makes sense! He's already got a grasp on the situation

at VitalAxis Pharmaceuticals."

"Also, I got some news. Our old community there might be turned into a tourist town by the

government. The compensation is said to be substantial. He couldn't have missed that news."

"Compensation?" I echoed.

Catherine nodded, and we both understood what this meant.

I sighed in resignation, "That seems to be the crux of the matter!"