Crises in Love (Zora and Jaylan)
Chapter 338

"Jerome just up and vanishes, huh? He must've planned it all along," Janice mused, rocking the baby in her arms. "You gotta watch your back!"

I nodded with a grin, "No worries. I just came by to let you know I'm heading back to Silverdale City tomorrow. I'll stick around a few extra days just in case something comes up. When are you guys checking out?"

"As soon as the little one's out of the incubator, we'll head home. My sister's coming with us," she glanced at Janetta. "It'll be easier to care for the baby there, beef him up with some good home cooking!" "You're right, home's where you can give the best care, and it's safer! Besides, Irving's probably too wrapped up in his own mess to bother with anyone else. Jaylan's got his eye on a deal in Silverdale City, and Irving's scrambling to partner up. They're aiming to snatch up VitalAxis Pharmaceuticals," I told her, looking at Janetta. "This could be a good time for you, Janetta, to rest up and get back on your feet."

"They're looking to invest in Silverdale's pharma industry?" Janice asked, raising an eyebrow.

I briefly explained Jaylan and Irving's potential partnership.

Janetta listened intently. I turned to her, a trace of complexity in my gaze.

Testing the waters, I ventured, "Janetta, there's a chance... I might have to move against Elixir Pharma Limited."

Her eyes narrowed for an instant, but she quickly nodded and said, "Do it! It's a menace!"

I laughed, "I had my worries, thinking you might hold a grudge if I went after Irving."

"Not at all," Janetta shook her head.

Turning to Janice, I said, "If Irving teams up with Jaylan, I'll have to take down Elixir Pharma Limited, and cut off Irving's power at the knees."

Janice nodded and said, "If you need me, just give me a call. Maybe I can help you out."

My heart stirred at her offer, but I quickly nodded in agreement. "Will do! I just might need your help."

As we were talking, Hannah came in, having finished the discharge paperwork. She paused, surprised by the full room of people, but I quickly called out to her, "Hannah, don't you want to meet their little prince?"

"Ah?" Hannah blinked in surprise, looking at the baby in Janice's arms.

With a proud smile, Janice stood up, "Come take a look! Is he adorable?"

Hannah approached and gently touched the baby's cheek, but the little guy burst into a wail, leaving Hannah embarrassed and stumbling backward. "I... I just wanted to touch him!"

Janice quickly interjected, "Don't worry, he's just hungry! It's been a while since his last feed. He probably mistook your finger for a nipple!"

Handing the baby a bottle, his cries came to an abrupt end.

Hannah relaxed, patting her chest. "Geez... It scared the daylights out of me! I had no idea why he suddenly started crying!"

The room filled with laughter.

After watching the baby finish his bottle and coaxing a smile from him, Hannah finally felt relieved, and we said our goodbyes.

Baber insisted, "Once you're back, you've got to come over!"

I chuckled, "Of course. I can't miss seeing the little one!"

Back home, I collapsed on the couch, too tired to move. "Let's just order some takeaway," I suggested to Hannah, "save you the trouble of cooking." She perked up immediately and started to place our order.

While waiting for the food, I called Camilla to have Hannah pick up Fidelia in the morning, and I sent Fidelia's details straight to Jaylan.

Jaylan's call came through soon after, probing why I was bringing Fidelia to Silverdale City.

There was a hint of suspicion in his voice, so I gave him a brief explanation.

He said he'd be back late and not to wait up for dinner. There was never a plate for him anyway. I thought.

After dinner, Hannah and I packed a simple overnight bag and sat down in the living room for a chat.

Suddenly, Hannah received a message, and after reading it, she looked at me with disdain, "Aaliyah, no wonder Jaylan said he'd be back late, huh?"