Crises in Love (Zora and Jaylan) novel Chapter 219

I helplessly looked at Geneva beside Janice, her hand comfortingly stroking Janice's back. She had worry was all on her face and a hint of displeasure, as well.

Janice, on the other hand, was livid. Her cold stare directed at Irving. "Take your men and get out of here. It is a hospital, for God’s sake. What's with this mob you've brought along? What are you up to?"

Irving grinned at Janice, his smile failing to reach his eyes. "Don't mind me. I'm not up to anything. I just thought them in case something happened to Janetta. We'll need more hands on deck."

"And why would anything happen to her?" Janice retorted, her tone sharp.

I couldn't help but inwardly curse Irving. That weasel clearly wished ill on Janetta!

My gaze at Irving hardened, a chill flickering in my eyes.

"I'm just playing it safe," Irving replied, grinning like a fox that just got into the hen house.

"Don't play dumb with me. If you want to put on a show, do it somewhere else. Don't try to play the good guy in front of me. And don't pretend to be a saint here. I can see right through you! Remember, you divorced the woman lying here. Stop pretending to care so much about her!

Janice was quite obviously infuriated by Irving. Her words cut deep, leaving no room for Irving's dignity.

Nettie seemed to have had enough. She turned to Janice and said, "Aunt Janice, what are you doing? We only want mom to wake up and receive better care. Why can't you stop making a fuss and let things be?"

Her words were laced with resentment, implying Janice was at fault. It was clear to Gevena, Catherine and me then. This kid was siding with her father.

"Nettie, do you even understand what you're saying? What do you mean 'let things be', huh? If you're going to talk to me like this, get the hell out of here with your father. This place belongs to the Makynzie family, not the Bradlee family!" Janice was unyielding, her words sharp.

Even as an outsider, it was hard for me to accept that Nettie had celebrated the birthday of the woman who ruined her family. No wonder Janice was furious.

Did this girl lose her mind?

Catherine, never one to hold her tongue, blurted out, "That was a bit too much."

Irving glanced sharply at the ever-fearless Catherine, a hint of annoyance creasing his forehead. After all, this was their family issue, and it wasn't appropriate for outsiders to interfere.

Nettie's face darkened even more. "So what? She's lying here unconscious. I have limited time. I can't even care for the living, let alone the dead..."

"Nettie Bradlee!"