Crises in Love (Zora and Jaylan) novel Chapter 341

I felt it would've been pretty low of me to add anything more at that point.

"It must be Evan's ghost pulling some strings," I joked, "Can't really blame him. Hazel's been a piece of work towards that kid. A little comeuppance might be just what she deserves!

Hannah chimed in, "What if Evan's lonely on the other side and wants his doting granny to keep him company?"

I laughed it off.

We sat in silence for a good while until Hannah, with a sly look, asked, "Aaliyah, do you think tomorrow's plans might be postponed? Hazel looks like she's been through the wringer. With Jerome on the lam, can Jaylan really just leave his mom alone?"

I pondered for a moment before scoffing, "Knowing the Dawsons, they'd never let me know about it. So, I bet Jaylan's schedule won't change a bit. Besides, he can't wait to get in touch with my dad right away. He wouldn't miss this for the world!"

I was so sure of it. Right then, it hit me. I hadn't told Dad about this yet.

"Shoot... I gotta give Dad a call!" I said and immediately dialed his number.

No answer after a few rings. What was up with that? I hung up, bewildered, and turned to Hannah, who was still smirking.

Seeing that the phone didn’t get through, she quipped, "That was something! Ever heard of someone setting themselves on fire like that? It's like something straight out of a horror movie! If it wasn't Evan's ghost getting back at her, I don't know what it was!"

Watching Hannah crack up, I couldn't help but chime in, "Take it easy there. We still don't know the full story, and Hazel might be seriously hurt."

Hannah sobered up and said, "Hazel's clothes must've been synthetic, not cotton. If they were, it would have been even worse. That stuff melts and sticks to the skin... Yikes!"

She shuddered and rubbed her arms. "I can't even imagine. This accident is just... baffling."