Crises in Love (Zora and Jaylan) novel Chapter 216

Catherine could see the anxiety written all over my face and immediately tried to reassure me. "Take it easy, Aaliyah. We're just guessing here. Besides, we have Dr. Dailey on our side. What's there to worry about?"

"Even a minor slip-up could lead to disaster, Catherine," I retorted, giving her a pointed look.

She shrugged nonchalantly. "Don't be such a pessimist, Aaliyah."

"I hope you're right," I muttered under my breath.

"Aaliyah!" At that moment, a voice called out for my name from a distance. I turned around to find Camilla, Jerome's wife, walking towards us, holding her purse.

"Camilla." I greeted her with genuine warmth, walking up to meet her. "What brings you to the hospital?"

She gave a shy smile and took my hand. "I've been feeling a little under the weather lately. So I came in for a check-up and to get the results today."

I hadn't seen Camilla in ages. She looked the same, except maybe a little thinner and slightly pale.

"What's bothering you? Have you seen the doctor yet?" I asked, concerned. Of all the Dawson family, she was the only one I liked.

"I've been having stomach aches for a while now," she replied, her voice as soft and gentle as a whisper. She looked at me and said, "I wanted to visit you when I heard you were ill but..."