Crises in Love (Zora and Jaylan)

Chapter 527

As soon as the words left my mouth, I could feel Camilla's quizzical gaze burning into me.

I rushed to clarify, "Camilla, what I mean is simple. Right now, I can't give in to her request, at least not

this time!"

Camilla's eyes were brimming with confusion as she asked, "Why not?"

After a moment, I carefully replied. I knew all too well the kind of person Camilla was and her emotional

resilience. If I didn't explain myself clearly, she might misconstrue my words as a sign of disrespect or

rejection. On the other hand, much like the Dawson family's way of thinking, she might perceive me as

doling out charity from on high.

Especially since I had just firmly denied her proposal.

So, I adjusted my tone and earnestly said to Camilla, "Fidelia has a bit of a stubborn streak. We need

to work on that and make her see that her approach is wrong. Besides, we should help her understand

how much you mean to her, so that she can cherish you!"

I tried to appeal to both her emotions and her reason as we discussed the matter, hoping to convince

her to see the sense in my words. Only then could we avoid future issues.

Sometimes, I even doubted myself. Was I being too charitable as Catherine had suggested?

Why did I even bother doing this 'good' deed that wasn't necessary? If I hadn't been so quick to offer

my kindness, I wouldn't have ended up with these headaches.

Now, more than ever, I felt that anything to do with the Dawsons, big or small, required careful

consideration before taking action.

Continuing with resolve, I said, "Fidelia's staying for her studies is simple enough. Our door is always

open for you, and Fidelia is welcome anytime. But don't give in to her this time."

I emphasized 'this time,' admitting to myself that I was perhaps making a bigger deal out of this than

necessary.

But as I saw Camilla seem to take in my words, I decided to seize the moment and pressed on, "Later

on, I'll explain the whole thing to her. If she wants to come back, I'll make the arrangements. She can

attend the same school as Monique!"

I thought my point was clear enough. Nôvel(D)rama.Org's content.

I watched Camilla until she nodded, though I wasn't sure if she truly understood.

But I quickly added, "If you want to come, after thinking twice, you're welcome too. It would save you

from being apart!"

This was me subtly applying pressure. I suspected that Camilla wouldn't easily leave her life in

Goldenvale Town for Silverdale City.

This time Camilla nodded in earnest, "All right! Let her go back and adjust. I'll weigh the options

carefully. That sounds good!"

I nodded, "Exactly! We don't want her making a rash decision she'll regret later."

I later repeated my thoughts to Fidelia alone, discussing the consequences and dangers of her running

away.

I also asked her what she truly wanted. She said she wanted to hide until Camilla left Silverdale City.

It made me both annoyed and amused. What a child!

Yet, I felt she was carrying some sort of burden, not revealing the true reason she wanted to stay.

I reiterated that she could share her deepest thoughts with me, but she shook her head, claiming there

was nothing more to be near Monique and Probert with a better studying environment.

I couldn't deny this, even my father's lectures hooked me in my spare time.

When I suggested taking Camilla on a tour around Silverdale City, she refused. She'd rather explore

Oldtown Avenue next time and was keen to revisit the Wood Manor. Camilla was curious about how

she managed to sneak in and where she had hidden.

So, I took them both to the Wood Manor.

As soon as we entered, Camilla couldn't stop praising the place, examining every nook and cranny with

great interest.

I had the impression she was quite taken with the Wood Manor!

After another day, Camilla took Fidelia back to Goldenvale Town.

But I restrained myself. In matters concerning her and her mother, I had to tread carefully. Content of

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They were, after all, on the fringes of the Dawson family, and not to be taken lightly.

And that was the real reason behind my refusal.