Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism novel Chapter 613

Violeta gave Kaylee a knowing look that said, "Stop pretending."

"Oh, come on, don't think I don't know. Zoren didn't spend New Year in Quinston this year. Did he go back to your hometown with you?"

Polly's eyes lit up. "Kaylee, Is that true?"

Kaylee blushed with embarrassment. "Stop it, you two. Honestly, I don't even know how he found my house. He just showed up out of the blue and gave me a good scare."

Just a little while ago, around New Year, Kaylee had gone back to her hometown. Not long after, Zoren showed up too, bringing gifts for her parents.

Zoren didn't give any advance notice. He called Kaylee when he was already downstairs, telling her to come down and get him.

Kaylee had bought a new house for her parents with the money she'd earned, but she had no idea how Zoren found the place. After asking Zoren, only did she know that one of Zoren's good friends worked for the real estate agency. Then, he got her address with a little inquiry.

It turns out that the rich kids were in the same social circle in Quinston.

Kaylee asked him why he'd come out there.

That was when Zoren confessed his feelings to her. He said that he was in a good place now, stable enough to offer her a serious relationship, so he brought gifts to her parents to ask for approval.

Kaylee was pleasantly surprised, but before she could even respond, her parents had noticed them. Everything went smoothly from there.

"So, you two are officially together now?" Polly asked.

Kaylee smiled shyly. "Yes."

"That's wonderful!" Polly said. "Your career's taking off, and now your love life's settled too."

Violeta chimed in, "I knew it! This year, he didn't stay home for New Year's, so he must have gone somewhere else. I guessed right, didn't I?"

Kaylee playfully sighed. "Yes, yes, you were right."

The three of them continued chatting away.

Meanwhile, Zelena had struck up a conversation with Ophelia.

Recently, Zelena was interested in jadeite, and Ophelia, a long-time jadeite enthusiast, was the perfect person for Zelena to connect with. Using jadeite as a conversation starter, Zelena began to bond with Ophelia.

Ophelia seemed to enjoy Zelena's company, and they hit it off right away.

Ophelia even invited Zelena to her home in a few days to check out her jadeite collection, and Zelena gladly accepted.