Crises in Love (Zora and Jaylan)
Chapter 346

As Fidelia grinned slyly at Hannah's question and glanced at her bag, she chuckled, "Mom didn't let me bring it!"

"Oh!" Hannah glanced at me with a poker face.

I kept my expression neutral, but inwardly I mused, 'Camilla is always so cautious.'

The rest of the journey passed in silence, and the plane touched down in Silverdale City. To my surprise, as we exited the terminal, I saw my three kids - they had all come to pick me up. I was on the verge of tears.

Though I hadn't been gone for long, this was the first time I'd truly been away from the kids, and I missed them terribly, especially my little Carl.

Their presence at the airport filled me with an indescribable joy. And of course, it was my dad who had brought them along.

Monique was jumping up and down with excitement, yelling, "Mom, Dad! We're over here."

But she jumped straight into Jaylan's arms, showing an unusual closeness to him.

Probert, on the other hand, grinned and leaped into my arms like a little tiger. "Mom, I missed you so much!"

I asked them, "Didn't you see Fidelia?"

Monique wriggled out of Jaylan's arms and grabbed Fidelia's hand, "Welcome to Silverdale City, Fidelia!"

Probert ran over too, looking up with a bright smile, "Fidelia, you really came!"

Fidelia nodded shyly, not quite sure what to say, and looked at me with timid eyes.

I introduced her to my dad, "This is Fidelia." She obediently greeted him.

My dad smiled in joy. His affection for Fidelia was as great as for his own grandkids.

Jaylan was somewhat wary of my dad, waiting until the kids had their fun before he respectfully said, "Mr. Wilburn!"

My dad, ever the actor, managed his expression perfectly, grinning, "Let's go. Let's head home!"

Helga then came over with Carl, and I took him into my arms, showering his face with kisses, which made him giggle and nibble at my cheek. "Mommy, I missed you!"

"Really? Where did you miss me?" I asked, watching him pat his chubby belly. "Right here!"

I laughed happily, and Hannah approached, offering her arms, "Can you give me a hug?"

He clung to my neck tightly and refused, "No, mommy hug!"

Jaylan stepped forward and reached out his hands, "What about daddy?"

Carl turned his little head away, snuggling against my cheek, "No, just mommy!"

We all laughed, and our party took two cars back to Oldtown Avenue.

I sighed, thinking of the Dawson family. All the kids were here. If only Evan... Well, that's life.

Hannah sensed my mood and whispered, "Don't think about it."

The kids rode with my dad, and Jaylan stuck by his side, while I held Carl, with Helga and Hannah in another car. To my surprise, the driver was Ronan's chauffeur - the same one I'd met before.

It seemed he'd been keeping an eye on me ever since I landed in Silverdale City.

I quickly sent Camilla a reassuring message that I had arrived safely and then asked Helga, "How's mom?"

"She's been cooking up a storm for you!" Helga replied, "Carl heard you were coming home today, and with his siblings going to meet you, he just had to join!"

Looking at Carl in my arms, my heart melted. I remembered how he used to call for 'Nanny' every day when Helga first arrived, but now he seemed to be forgetting her.

It was true what they say - children grow close to those who care for them. My son, it seems, is still closest to his mother.

When we entered the house, my mom was practically on pins and needles. "What took you so long to get back?"

"You're too anxious. We came straight here!" I laughed, "What are you worried about? I'm back, aren't I?"

"Ah, young lady, you have no idea. Mrs. Wilburn has been waiting for you like watching for a comet! She's been busy since dawn, just waiting for you and Mr. Dawson to return!" Gemma's hearty voice rang out as if fearing she might be forgotten, her presence overwhelming as she waddled into view with her plump frame.

I watched her gaze shift to Jaylan, amused by the subtleties of our family dynamics.