Crises in Love (Zora and Jaylan) novel Chapter 378

I snorted with laughter so hard that tears actually sprang to my eyes.

Catherine was surely blinded by love!

After hanging up the phone, I scrolled through the trending topics again. The online world was ablaze with the latest celebrity feud—it was like watching a wildfire. But Jaylan always seemed so composed. No way he didn't know that the internet was losing its collective mind over this.

I set my phone down, smirking to myself. Let's see who cracks first.

The next day.

I was about to head downstairs for breakfast when I saw Jaylan come out from his room, a smile plastered on his face that didn't quite reach his eyes.

I couldn't resist a little jab. "Enjoyed a good sleep?"

He nodded, "Like a log. No usual discomfort that accompanies sleeping in a strange bed. Actually, I slept better than I do at home, actually!"

"That's great. I'm starved—let's eat!" I led the way downstairs, with him trailing leisurely behind.

Inside, I was cursing. He said he slept well? With those dark circles? I doubted he'd slept a wink.

But breakfast was interrupted by his phone ringing. He didn't step away; he just answered right there at the table.

The voice on the other end sounded pretty frantic. After a brief exchange, he said, "Okay, I'll book a flight right away!"

He hung up and turned to us, "I'm terribly sorry, but I have to rush back to Goldenvale Town. There's been a family emergency, and I need to take care of it."

Dad looked concerned. "What happened? Is it serious?"

Jaylan was a bit evasive, "It's my mom—she's had an accident. Not sure about the details, but my brother says it might be serious. So..."

Dad nodded, "Family comes first. Go."