Crises in Love (Zora and Jaylan) novel Chapter 129

"When are you planning to head to Silverdale City?" Jaylan suddenly asked, "How about I accompany you to see mom and dad first?"

I turned to look at him, irritation clear in my voice, "What are you thinking, Jaylan? We promised the kids we'd stay. Besides, they'll be on break in a few days. It's like you don't care about them at all! And you know how shy Carl is around Helga, are you okay with that?"

Jaylan simply shrugged, "We'll just bring Carl along, and Probert and Helga will be fine. Or I'll just ask my mom..."

"Stop right there!" I cut him off, expressing my displeasure. "I don't trust your mother! All she does is scold the kids!"

Those were harsh words I never used to say directly but now, what was there to fear? He didn't deserve my compliance anymore. Turning to Jaylan, I added insult to injury, "Oh right, your mother does know how to praise, she's always praising Marissa's son while she demeaning Probert in front of others. Can we really send Probert to her?"

Jaylan's face visibly darkened, left speechless. Seeing him trying to avoid the topic, I continued, "I don't understand. Since I joined the Dawson family, I haven't done anything to disgrace you, Jaylan. I have helped to buy a new house for your family, helped Jerome renovate his house and get married. I've paid Jesper's tuition, and Jessica always has new clothes. I give her whatever I have." I counted on my fingers.

Jaylan didn't like what he was hearing, but he didn't dare to refute.

"Jaylan, I just don't understand... why does your mother hate me? If I let my children go to your mother again, wouldn't that be like letting her ruin my children?"

This was deliberately said for Jaylan to hear. I wanted to disgust Jaylan thoroughly, and if I didn't make the Dawson family turn over, my life would be meaningless.

"Allie, don't listen to others blindly. My mother just has a sharp tongue!" Jaylan defended.

"Jaylan, this isn't hearsay. I saw it with my own eyes. She cursed Probert worse than we could ever imagine. Tell me, what more do I need to do to make the Dawson family happy and curse me less? Can they stop wishing for my death?"

Jaylan was left speechless, gaping like a fish.

Having hit a nerve, I yawned contentedly, "Let's sleep."