Crises in Love (Zora and Jaylan) novel Chapter 102

Sure enough, my words had stirred up a hornet's nest in Jaylan, who stopped eating his meal to shoot me a cold hard, look. “You seem to be in great health lately, considering you have all this energy to pry into other people's private matters!,” he satirized icily.

A smirk crossed my face as my mind sneered in retort. Other people's private matters? It was more like your dirty little secrets!

“Private matters indeed,” I retorted. “You see, she’s always skirting around me, and it piqued my curiosity.”

Jaylan dropped his fork, his face paling slightly, seriousness etched on his face. “Listen here, Allie. Don’t pick up the gossipy habits like those idle dames or pry into other folks’ business like some old biddy. It’s tacky.”

Seeing his anxious face, I couldn’t help but burst into laughter. “You’re the old biddy here! I was just saying it, but why so jumpy? So annoying!”

My carefree attitude left Jaylan at a loss, and across the table, Zora’s face darkened in my unabashed laughter. Meanwhile, Clara’s eyes darted between the three of us, clearly relishing the unfolding drama.

“Just a heads-up. You’d better steer clear of those nasty habits of the trophy wives. You’d better nip it in the bud. Don’t meddle in affairs that don’t concern you!” His face was stone-cold, and his eyes were a stormy sea of emotions. I could tell he was on the brink of losing his temper.

But I couldn’t care less about his temper. What was he thinking when he did that in the first place? So, I tried to play it cool and pretended to be disappointed. “Alright, alright! I was just curious. Seeing her living the high life, staying in a posh neighborhood, driving a luxury car, and sending her child to a private elite school, I think she’s married a rich guy. But considering her boastful nature, it’s strange how she dodges any questions about her husband. Don’t you think it’s odd? All I wanted to know was why. You’ve got a problem with that? What are you getting all worked up for? Does it have anything to do with you?”

“Nonsense! What’s it to me? I’m not worked up. Poking your nose into others' affairs is a major no-no. You’d best keep your distance from that Marissa woman. I have a hunch that she’s got a hidden agenda.” Jaylan, seemingly cornered, started badmouthing Marissa.

It looked like he was at his wit's end.

I could hardly imagine what Marissa would think if she knew about Jaylan's judgment of her.

Indeed, she had a hidden agenda!

Glancing up, I noticed Zora’s face light up with an unusual delight. I stared at Zora nonchalantly, who hastily lowered her gaze to her plate, trying to conceal the fleeting moment of triumph.