Crises in Love (Zora and Jaylan)

Chapter 341

I felt it would've been pretty low of me to add anything more at that point.

"It must be Evan's ghost pulling some strings," I joked, "Can't really blame him. Hazel's been a piece of

work towards that kid. A little comeuppance might be just what she deserves!

Hannah chimed in, "What if Evan's lonely on the other side and wants his doting granny to keep him

company?"

I laughed it off.

We sat in silence for a good while until Hannah, with a sly look, asked, "Aaliyah, do you think

tomorrow's plans might be postponed? Hazel looks like she's been through the wringer. With Jerome

on the lam, can Jaylan really just leave his mom alone?"

I pondered for a moment before scoffing, "Knowing the Dawsons, they'd never let me know about it.

So, I bet Jaylan's schedule won't change a bit. Besides, he can't wait to get in touch with my dad right

away. He wouldn't miss this for the world!"

I was so sure of it. Right then, it hit me. I hadn't told Dad about this yet.

"Shoot... I gotta give Dad a call!" I said and immediately dialed his number.

No answer after a few rings. What was up with that? I hung up, bewildered, and turned to Hannah, who

was still smirking.

Seeing that the phone didn’t get through, she quipped, "That was something! Ever heard of someone

setting themselves on fire like that? It's like something straight out of a horror movie! If it wasn't Evan's

ghost getting back at her, I don't know what it was!"

Watching Hannah crack up, I couldn't help but chime in, "Take it easy there. We still don't know the full

story, and Hazel might be seriously hurt."

Hannah sobered up and said, "Hazel's clothes must've been synthetic, not cotton. If they were, it would

have been even worse. That stuff melts and sticks to the skin... Yikes!"

She shuddered and rubbed her arms. "I can't even imagine. This accident is just... baffling."

Her comment gave me the chills, and I admitted, "From the video, Hazel seemed... off. I can't tell if she

didn't want to pay her respects, or if she was just numb from losing her grandson."

"About time she felt some pain! Karma's a thing, you know," Hannah said with no sympathy, reminding

me, "Aaliyah, don't go soft on me now. Remember what she's done to you? Besides, it has nothing to

do with you. No need for misplaced kindness here."

"Why does everyone tell me that? Catherine was warning me, and now you too!" I complained. Content protected by Nôv/el(D)rama.Org.

"That just shows we're all on the same page. The Dawsons are rotten to the core!" Hannah's face grew

stern as she continued, "Sometimes, justice is just waiting for the right moment."

I sighed in agreement.

Hannah moved closer, looking me in the eye. "I just don't get Jaylan. The guy was so lucky marrying

you. You've got looks, and you've got the money, a lot of money!"

"That's an exaggeration," I chuckled.

I smiled and let it slide.

"He could have just played it straight, focused on you and the kids, and lived the good life. What more

could he want? Even if we set all that aside, you're the only daughter. Eventually, everything would be

his, right? The guy's in too much of a hurry," Hannah said, clearly indignant. Reаd at Draмanоvels.com

I patted her arm, trying to calm her down, "Easy there!"