Crises in Love (Zora and Jaylan) novel Chapter 513

She shot me a frosty glance before replying, "No, it's good that she is awake."

"She misses you." I blurted out, not caring whether she liked hearing it or not.

She paused briefly, a twitch flickering at the corner of her mouth, but still said nothing.

"Try to find some time to visit her. It could help with her recovery." I pushed a bit further.

Since Irving had already referred to Janetta as a good friend of mine, I felt it was my duty to nudge her. Whether she went or not was her business, but I had to say my piece.

"Let's head back. Thanks for your trouble," she said, keeping me at arm's length.

"Sure," I replied with a smile, gesturing for her to follow as I started walking back.

We didn't speak on the way back, and just before we reached the living room, she stopped abruptly. Without looking at me, she uttered, "Tell her to take care of herself. Missing me is pointless, and I can't visit her."

Hearing this, I couldn't quite express my feelings at the moment. If Janetta knew Nettie could say such a thing, she'd be heartbroken.

I remained silent; there just wasn't anything to say.

As for her entrusted message, I was certainly not going to relay it.

To do so would be like handing Janetta a knife. I couldn't partake in such cruelty.

Inwardly, I cursed she was an ungrateful wretch. Let her side with her good-for-nothing father. One day, I'd take over Elixir Pharma Limited, and we'd see where her hopes lay then.

She followed Irving merely because she was submissive to his financial clout.

Back in the living room, it was obvious Irving and Galen were getting along splendidly, chatting with vigor.

Seeing Nettie and me return, Irving called her over, "Mr. Wilburn, this is my daughter, Nettie. Like you, I cherish my daughter and love to have her by my side. She's been abroad and just returned recently. I want to keep her close, get her involved in the business, and hope that one day she can stand on her own, just like Aaliyah."

I just smiled slightly, not even glancing at Nettie. Where she came from didn't matter. If she didn't love her mother, she was nothing but a flawed human being to me.

Irving went on with his act, "So, Aaliyah, I'm counting on you to mentor Nettie. for Janetta's sake."