Crises in Love (Zora and Jaylan) novel Chapter 194

As Farley raised his hand to strike me again, the woman standing beside me swiftly raised her leg and kicked him hard. He landed with a 'thud' on the ground that left even me stunned.

It all happened so quickly That I didn’t even see how her foot had launched into action before Farley was kicked up, landing heavily. He stifled a grunt, twitching on the ground.

I knew it. She wasn’t just any ordinary woman. I glanced at Catherine, catching a glimpse of a mischievous glint in her eyes. I suddenly understood that she had been prepared for this, but this was just the beginning.

Seeing what happened, Hazel was instantly irritated, pouncing bitchily towards Catherine like a she-wolf, hurling insults all the while. Needless to say, her fate was even worse than Farley's.

I winced at the sight, feeling a twinge of sympathy.

Jaylan roared, “Catherine, you've gone too far! How dare you lay a hand on my parents! You've crossed the line. Just because you're Aaliyah’s best friend doesn’t give you the right to behave as you please. How dare you attack my family, even the elders!” As he spoke, he rushed to aid his parents, helping them up.

I watched them grimace in pain, feeling no pity. Otherwise, it would be me in their place.

Catherine seemed unconcerned. With an air of aloof arrogance, she retorted, “You’ve got that right. This lady happens to be a caretaker and bodyguard that Galen arranged for Aaliyah out of concern for her safety. If you had shown some love and care for Aaliyah, she wouldn’t have had to step in!”

Hearing it, Jaylan froze while attending to his parents, looking at the woman, then at me.

I met his gaze coldly. Our relationship had grown increasingly strained. I'm afraid we couldn't even pretend anymore.

“You mean, my father-in-law sent you?” Jaylan seemed incredulous.