Crises in Love (Zora and Jaylan) novel 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!"

"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 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!"