Crises in Love (Zora and Jaylan)

Chapter 379

So there we were, each lost in our own thoughts over what would likely be our final breakfast together. I

didn't believe there would be a next time like this.

After breakfast, he politely bid my parents farewell, then headed upstairs to pack.

Dad turned to me, his voice gentle, “Honey, I want you to accompany me to the VitalAxis

Pharmaceuticals shareholders' meeting today!”

“But I'm not a shareholder,” I replied, finishing the last bite of my pastry and cleaning my hands with a Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.

napkin.

Dad chuckled, “I need your company.”

“Okay,” I nodded in agreement.

As I stepped out of the dining room, Jaylan had already packed his luggage and was coming down the

stairs.

He approached me, offered a few consoling words, and reminded me, “Don't forget, Carl’s due for his

shots on the 22nd.”

“There's still half a month left. I know, don't worry!” I said nonchalantly. It crossed my mind how

remarkably devoted he was to his role as an affectionate husband, managing to remember even Carl’s

vaccination appointment.

He lingered, as if reluctant to leave. “Well then, I’m off, darling.”

“Safe travels!” I maintained a cheerful look, watching him without revealing my emotions.

He opened his arms for a hug.

I obliged, hugging him half-heartedly and patting his back meaningfully. “Take care.”

Then I let him go, gesturing towards the door. “Let’s go. I’ll see you out.”

Indeed, I had brought him into the Wilburn family home, and it was only fitting I escort him out one last

time.

Standing before the grand Wilburn house doorway, I spoke with hidden depth, “Alright. Safe travels!”

He paused at the doorway, looked back at me, and said tenderly, “Alright, this is goodbye then. I’ll call

you once I land.”

I blinked, smiled at him, and nodded. Without another word, I watched him hand his luggage to the

driver and wave goodbye before getting into the car.

“Goodbye,” I whispered softly, fully aware of the weight those words carried.

With that wave, I had finally bid farewell to a mistake.

As the car drove off, I turned back to the house, feeling an immense sense of relief wash over me. It

was as if I had purged all the filth from the house. But my sense of satisfaction was short-lived.

Entering the living room, I found Gemma tidying up, and a wave of annoyance hit me.

I thought to myself, there’s still a mess here that needs cleaning up.

And as if on cue, she added to my irritation by asking, “Did Jaylan head back to Goldenvale Town?”

I merely hummed in response and headed upstairs to change. I had to get ready for the meeting at

VitalAxis Pharmaceuticals with Dad.

Passing by Jaylan's former room, I opened the door to find it empty. I smirked, entered, and opened all

the windows.

When I came back down, dressed for the day, I was surprised to see Catherine standing there.

“You’re here early. Aren’t you supposed to be on vacation?” I exclaimed.

“What work?” I asked, “Having another fit?”

I went to grab my bag, then remembered. “Oh, by the way, if you hurry, you might catch the same flight

as Jaylan to Goldenvale Town.”

“He’s going back to Goldenvale Town?” Catherine asked, surprised, “Why did you let the tiger return to

the mountain?” Draмaոovеls.cом

I scoffed dismissively, not bothering to answer, and shot a glance at Gemma.

Understanding the situation, Catherine teased, “Aren’t you going to see me off?”

“I’ve got to join my dad at VitalAxis Pharmaceuticals. I’ve got no time!” I replied firmly.

With a nod, Catherine accepted, “Alright then, I’m off. See you later!” She waved as she left.

I called after her retreating figure, “Keep me in the loop about your personal thing!”