Crises in Love (Zora and Jaylan) novel Chapter 401

Just as the lights of the police car flashed at the front door, Gemma slumped onto the ground, her eyes locked onto mine, void of any spirit. She asked in a hollow voice, "Is Marissa really dead? Is that true?"

I stood up, ignoring her completely, and began to talk to the officers about filing the report, handing them all the documents, and even the cellphone.

Hannah made a point to remind the police to keep the details under wraps for the time being.

As Gemma was about to be taken away, she suddenly lunged forward and yelled at me, "Did you kill Marissa? You wretched woman, you'll pay for this! Officer, she's a murderer, and she killed my niece!"

I looked at her calmly, and spoke with deliberate clarity, "Gemma, the precious child you speak of was killed by her own father, pushed down a drain, and the police are on his tail. Marissa took her own life by jumping from a building, but the authorities have ruled it a homicide. I'm sure they'll let you know who's responsible."

Hearing this, Gemma collapsed, her fight gone, as the police led her away. The officers arrived quickly and left just as swiftly, and since it was still early, not many were aware of the incident.

I breathed a sigh of relief; tranquility was restored to the home.

Just then, Helga came downstairs cradling Carl in her arms. When Carl saw me, he scrambled forward with his little legs, cheerfully proclaiming, "Mommy, I’m hungry!"

That reminded everyone – we'd been so preoccupied with Gemma that we'd all forgotten about breakfast!

Helga and Hannah shared a laugh as they made their way to the kitchen, while my mom stood up and said, "I'll check what we've got to whip up something quick. The other three kids will be down soon, too!"

Seeing them all bustling to prepare breakfast, I took Carl off Helga's hands.

I played with Carl while chatting with my dad, "Dad, Hannah and I might need to head back to Goldenvale Town soon. We'll set off right after breakfast."