Crises in Love (Zora and Jaylan) novel Chapter 283

The moment my words tumbled out, Jaylan was quick to step forward and grasp my arm. "Babe, calm down!"

"Don't I seem calm enough?" I shot back, staring him down.

He was well aware of his own missteps. He knew exactly what he had done.

Calling the cops, to Jaylan, was akin to destruction.

Sure enough, my words had him rattled. He was doing his best to show his gentle side, attempting to reason with me. "Allie, I understand you're angry. But, can you let me say something first?"

"If you're going to try and make excuses for her, don't bother,” I retorted without hesitation.

But I knew him too well. Jaylan wouldn’t be caught dead defending Zora right now.

I was certain of it. Jaylan had no feelings for Zora. He, as well as the Dawsons, looked down on people like her. The Dawsons saw their past selves in Zora, and it was something they couldn't bear to face.

"Babe, just give me one chance to speak," Jaylan pleaded, showing a rare understanding of the situation.

I looked at him without saying a word. He quickly continued, "Allie, we can't call the police! The fallout would be huge. You know the rumors about our kids and that woman are still all over the internet. If you involve the police now, it'll cause a massive scandal. It's not going to be good for our business!" I scoffed, "Now you're worried about the consequences? How do you think we got here? Don't you know?"

Jaylan was left speechless by my words, but he knew when to back down.

Just like now. The moment he heard me, he admitted to all his wrongdoings.

"Sweetheart, I was wrong! I was blind. I never thought you'd be so forgiving, willing to give me another chance for the sake of our children. I swear to you, I won't let you down again!"

Both Jaylan and Zora froze at my words. I continued, "Tell me, what dirty little secret did she have that made you hesitate?"

I was merely speculating, but as it turned out, it revealed a secret that shook me, nearly leading to my demise. But that's a story for another time.

"There's nothing..."

"Yes, there's..."

Their responses clashed.

"Zora!" Jaylan roared, glaring at her with such intensity. His voice was laced with an icy menace as he spat out a chilling threat, "You're done for!"