Crises in Love (Zora and Jaylan) novel Chapter 342

When I asked her that question, Hannah couldn't contain her anger and spat out, "How should I know? A complete idiot, that's what!"

"Idiot? Far from it. He's craftier than a fox! Ever heard of a rough upstart? Jealousy, envy, resentment... It's like he's got a severe case of it. He has no clue how deep my family's pockets really are."

Hannah’s eyes widened in surprise. "He doesn't know? What do you mean?"

I smiled. "All thanks to my parents."

"Tell me!" Hannah scooched closer, crossing her legs as she settled beside me.

"People have been saying I was a disgrace, that I ran off to Goldenvale Town for some guy, spending a fortune for someone else. I didn't even call my parents to update them on my situation, which is basically like setting a fox to keep the geese. They said I was brainless, too sick to even give my parents a ring, and that I was cold and indifferent—a daughter gone awry, deserving of every bit of bad karma."

"That's a bit harsh. Not everyone's the same. People like us who live away from home don't burden our families with our troubles!" Hannah countered the harsh words with understanding. "If you told them what you were going through, they'd be worried sick!"

I gave a wry smile. "Truth is, I was so sick I was practically under the Dawsons’ spell, never lucid enough to even consider calling. I was just drifting, waiting for death."

"That's terrifying!" Hannah muttered, "Damn that Jaylan!"

"And to top it off, some had the nerve to blame my parents, saying they should've inquired more when they lost contact with me. When they came to Goldenvale Town to check on me, they were easily sidetracked with a few words. What kind of parents do that?"

"Were there actually people saying that?"

"Everyone only knew half the story. My folks are no ordinary old-timers. They've got a way of thinking, a sharpness in their logic." I said proudly and continued, "They sensed something was off during their visit but didn't want to spook anyone, so they headed back to Silverdale City."