Crises in Love (Zora and Jaylan)
Chapter 350

Hannah stared at me, her eyes glazed with confusion. It was clear she hadn't grasped what I was getting at.

I elaborated, "What I mean is, how was this clip recorded? You said Quincy did it, but how come Jesper didn't notice him when he walked in?"

"Don't worry, it was captured by a hidden camera, perfectly placed right by the room's entrance," Hannah quickly clarified, pointing to demonstrate. "It's as discreet as if it were shot with a smartphone, so no one would spot it!"

"But how did it get there?" I asked, taken aback.

From the angle of the footage, it did indeed seem like it was covertly recorded by a phone.

Hannah flashed a mischievous grin. "There are ways. They're pros at this."

I was impressed. A camera right by the blazing doorway and it went unnoticed.

Just then, I heard Jesper snap at Farley with impatience, "If you want to sleep, go home. We don't need sleepers here!"

We quickly turned our attention back to the screen, where Farley was obviously irritated but didn't dare talk back after muttering something under his breath.

Jessica seemed to be holding back some anger, and hearing Jesper asking Farley to leave, she exploded, "Get lost already! Stop your whining here!"

Farley shot Jessica an angry glare, but instead of backing down, she doubled down, yelling, "What are you looking at? Listen up, Jesper told you to go home and sleep. If you dare mess around again, don't blame me for not showing mercy!"

"That's enough!" Jesper cut in, visibly annoyed, and then turned to Farley. "Just go, will you?"

Farley threw Jessica one last glare before standing up and heading for the door, dropping a parting shot, "You're just like your damn mother. Worthless!"

Jessica was about to retort, but a stern look from Jesper made her hold back her words.

Once Farley was completely out of sight, Jesper said to Jessica with a hard tone, "Jessica, can you stop talking to him like that? Can't you read the room?"

"Why can't I stand up to him when everyone else does? Why can you light a fire and I can't light a lamp? And remember, I'm your sister, so don't yell at me!" Jessica protested.

Hannah shook her head in disbelief. "What a bunch of weirdos in this family!"

She glanced at me, worried her comment might offend me.

"You think I'm a weirdo too?" I asked, my eyes never leaving the screen, teasing Hannah a little.

I was hoping to catch some useful information from the siblings' conversation. "This is what happens when their lives fundamentally change. They become more unreasonable. When I first met Jaylan, they all put on a good show, at least they weren't this disgusting in front of me!"

My explanation felt weak, so I chose to remain silent.

In the video, Jesper spoke with authority, "Can't you see the difference? That's at home, and now is not the time to fan the flames. Even mom's too much to handle!" "Jaylan agreed to the visit. Who knew it would turn out like this? Good thing I didn't go!" Jessica said selfishly, revealing she had been there during the planning.

After her remark, she glanced toward the door and leaned in closer to Jesper, whispering, "Any word on Jerome?"

Jesper too glanced at the door. "Mind your own business! Knowing too much isn't good for you."

Jessica pouted. "Mom said, Aaliyah mentioned it might be Jerome's doing."

"What nonsense are you spouting?" Jesper scolded.

"It's not nonsense. Mom said so. Aaliyah let it slip!" Jessica retorted, leaning against the bedside table, "And Jaylan spoils that woman too much. Mom's like this and he doesn't care. He actually went off with that wretch to her family's place!"

"You don't know anything!" Jesper looked at her with disdain. "Just stay here and take care of Mom. No more work for you!"

"What? I have a ton of financial matters to deal with! What do you mean by no work?" Jessica balked at the idea of staying in the hospital to care for her mother.

"With her being delirious and talking nonsense, how can we let outsiders take care of her? What if she spills something dangerous? Can't you use your brain?" Jesper reasoned.

"You all use your brains, leaving me to play the nursemaid. Get Jaylan back here!" Jessica was truly resentful. "With Jerome gone, and Jaylan..."

Before Jessica could finish, a sharp 'snap' echoed, silencing the room.