Crises in Love (Zora and Jaylan) novel Chapter 144

I quickly nodded and replied, "Certainly, it's just me. I've arranged to meet a friend here, so I came a bit earlier to enjoy the beach for a while."

As I spoke, I panned my camera across the ocean.

"Mom, I'm really okay. There's nothing wrong with me. I'm sick because I've been at home too long and I don't get enough exercise." I said with a bright smile.

My mother's eyes welled up, and she sighed, murmuring, "You should have never gone so far away. You should have stayed close to us."

"There's no use talking about what should or shouldn't have been. Apart from not seeing you guys often, everything is great." I said, forcing a smile before quietly asking with a mysterious grin, "Mom, did Dad really buy many houses on Oldtown Avenue?"

"Of course he did, you know your father. When he decides on something, no one can stop him. He just does what he wants without consulting anyone else." Mom said, her face beaming with pride. "He had planned this for a long time. The development of Oldtown Avenue was all your dad's proposal. It's been many years, and now it's finally been adopted." My mom got all excited talking about this. It was clear she was genuinely happy.

"Dad's proposal?" I was a bit astonished.

Right after I got married, I always tried to persuade them to buy a house in Goldenvale Town and settle here. They would be closer to me, and we wouldn't miss each other so much. My mom was tempted, but my dad was stubborn to refuse. He said he couldn't bear to leave his hometown.

I was angry back then, thinking there was nothing worth staying for in Oldtown Avenue. Just as my mom said, it was becoming outdated. But my dad was stubborn, saying this was his hometown, and he wanted to stay there.

No matter how much I tried to persuade him, he wouldn't budge. I had no choice but to give up.

Looking back, my dad's vision was long-term. He was like a cunning fox. He not only protected his territory but also expanded it.

I asked my mom, "Do we still have many shares in VitalAxis Pharmaceuticals? I didn't know Dad had invested in VitalAxis Pharmaceuticals."

"Your dad never discusses his plans with the family. His investment in VitalAxis Pharmaceuticals was a long time ago, even before you got married. He predicted that the pharmaceutical industry would be a long-term investment. He bought shares at the beginning, but... let's not talk about it." She suddenly stopped talking and quickly changed the subject, "Aren't you going to meet up with your friends yet?"

"Yeah, I decided to meet a friend. I came early to sit by the beach." I didn't tell her the complete truth because I didn't want them to worry about me.

"Have you decided when you'll be here?" My mom was most interested in this, so she always asked about it during our phone calls.

I got up and started walking back. I didn't want to be late for my first meeting with my business partner.

As I turned into the private path, I couldn't resist glancing at the man one last time. He had already stepped down from the rock, and I could only see his side profile. I was unfamiliar with him.

I felt a pang of disappointment and quickly turned away, walking briskly.

Once I reached the agreed meeting room, only Logan was there. I looked at him with confusion, asking, "Hasn't he arrived yet?"

Logan lounged on the couch and pointed to his watch, "It's not time yet. Don't worry, and he won't be late."

I glanced at the phone in my hand to check the time. There were still ten minutes left. I was early.

I put down my bag and sat on the couch opposite Logan, feeling increasingly nervous.