Crises in Love (Zora and Jaylan) novel Chapter 467

I gazed at Jesper's countenance, trying to decipher the underlying intentions of his persistent urging for me to attend the funeral. There was no way I was going to buy his story.

Shifting slightly, I made myself look utterly relaxed, as if I hadn't a care in the world, and probed, "To be brutally honest, even if I did show up, your mom wouldn't be thrilled. Let's face it, the Dawsons have never liked me! And now that Jaylan and I are divorced, it would be downright awkward for me to make an appearance."

"Oh, Aaliyah, you're overthinking it! You know how my mom is—when has she been nice?" He tried to explain. But he was spot on; Hazel had never been nice to anyone.

I offered a noncommittal smile, not voicing any disagreement.

"All these years, we’re grateful for what you’ve done. You know my mom—she might have a sharp tongue, but she's clear-sighted. Otherwise, why would she entrust you with anything?"

An inner scoff escaped me, my suspicions confirmed. There it was—the ulterior motive.

Without skipping a beat, I replied, "What she gave me wasn't a gift; she wanted me to buy a burial plot for her grandson, Evan. That puzzled me too. Why on earth she insisted I handle it is beyond me. Honestly, it's the last thing I should be dealing with!"

I didn't shy away from the subject, stating it outright.

"The truth is, I suspect she was trying to torture me. After all, that child is a thorn in my side, whether he's your brother's seed or Jaylan's, it doesn't matter to me.

Not to mention, they were the catalyst for this whole mess. Now, they've both met their end, but at the cost of Medsafe Liyah Inc. Jesper, don't you think that's a hefty price to pay?"

I didn't mince my words, but I needed Jesper to feel the weight of it too. I knew him well enough to know he treasured Medsafe Liyah Inc.—it had given him a most respectable position, that of General Manager!

As expected, Jesper's expression soured, his nod filled with resignation. "You're right, Aaliyah."