Crises in Love (Zora and Jaylan) novel Chapter 514

Irving was pacing like a cat on a hot tin roof, having just missed a golden opportunity to ink a deal.

Only my father and I knew that we had no real intention of signing with him in the first place.

But poor Irving was beside himself, trapped in Silverdale City with Nettie, trying every trick in the book to get close to us.

And then, out of the blue, Camilla showed up in Silverdale City to pick up Fidelia and take her back to Goldenvale Town.

I honestly didn't see Camilla's visit coming, and she didn't even give me a heads-up. I got her call when she had already touched down at Silverdale City airport.

Talk about being caught off guard. Just as I was about to head out to pick her up, she called again to say she'd hopped on the shuttle back to town.

Hannah looked at me, exasperated, "What's she playing at? Why so mysterious?"

I was just as surprised, "Guess we'll meet her at the town square."

My mom hurried to arrange a meal with Brenda and the others, while I took Hannah and Carl to the square.

Walking along, Hannah quizzed me, "Allie, did Monique ask Fidelia about that cat's eye thing? What did Fidelia say?"

I sighed, "Monique checked all of Fidelia's contacts, no such profile picture to be found."

Hannah stopped dead in her tracks, and pressed me, "What's going on?"

I shook my head, "Must've spooked them. After our backyard was discovered, they'd have to report it. It's all connected to that cat's eye."

"No wonder there's been no peep from the Wood Manor. Looks like you're right, they've been rattled." Hannah took Carl from my arms, my stamina for carrying him was seriously lacking.

As we walked, I continued, "Monique's quite sharp, dropped the subject when she didn't see anything, but she did ask Fidelia if she's coming next holiday."

"What did Fidelia say?" Hannah looked over at me.

"She'd have to ask her mom, of course. But Camilla's visit really was sudden," I admitted.

Hannah agreed, "True. You know how overly cautious she is. To be honest, after a few encounters, I'm not too fond of her. She seems fake, not genuine."

But she still muttered softly, "I don't want to go back."

Before I could respond, the airport shuttle pulled up, and I nudged Fidelia, "Here comes the bus, cheer up for your mom, okay? Haven't you missed her this past month?"

She pouted but nodded.

As the bus came to a stop, Camilla emerged, laden with bags, like she was fleeing a disaster.

Monique was the first to rush over, her enthusiasm enough to ignite a desert, "Aunt Camilla, welcome to Silverdale City."

I exchanged a knowing glance with Hannah, and we both chuckled. Hannah quickly went to relieve Camilla of her burdens.

I nudged Fidelia again, and she finally approached, embracing Camilla, "Mom, why'd you come so early?"

Camilla, while eyeing me, replied, "Haven't had enough fun? School starts in a week, and you're still not ready to come home? Seems like Grandma's place is just too good."

For some reason, I suddenly felt that today's Camilla was nothing like her usual homebody self.