Crises in Love (Zora and Jaylan)
Chapter 379

So there we were, each lost in our own thoughts over what would likely be our final breakfast together. I didn't believe there would be a next time like this.

After breakfast, he politely bid my parents farewell, then headed upstairs to pack.

Dad turned to me, his voice gentle, "Honey, I want you to accompany me to the VitalAxis Pharmaceuticals shareholders' meeting today!"

"But I'm not a shareholder," I replied, finishing the last bite of my pastry and cleaning my hands with a napkin.

Dad chuckled, "I need your company."

"Okay," I nodded in agreement.

As I stepped out of the dining room, Jaylan had already packed his luggage and was coming down the stairs.

He approached me, offered a few consoling words, and reminded me, "Don't forget, Carl's due for his shots on the 22nd."

"There's still half a month left. I know, don't worry!" I said nonchalantly. It crossed my mind how remarkably devoted he was to his role as an affectionate husband, managing to remember even Carl's vaccination appointment.

He lingered, as if reluctant to leave. "Well then, I'm off, darling."

"Safe travels!" I maintained a cheerful look, watching him without revealing my emotions.

He opened his arms for a hug.

I obliged, hugging him half-heartedly and patting his back meaningfully. "Take care."

Then I let him go, gesturing towards the door. "Let's go. I'll see you out."

Indeed, I had brought him into the Wilburn family home, and it was only fitting I escort him out one last time.

Standing before the grand Wilburn house doorway, I spoke with hidden depth, "Alright. Safe travels!"

He paused at the doorway, looked back at me, and said tenderly, "Alright, this is goodbye then. I'll call you once I land."

I blinked, smiled at him, and nodded. Without another word, I watched him hand his luggage to the driver and wave goodbye before getting into the car.

"Goodbye," I whispered softly, fully aware of the weight those words carried.

With that wave, I had finally bid farewell to a mistake.

As the car drove off, I turned back to the house, feeling an immense sense of relief wash over me. It was as if I had purged all the filth from the house. But my sense of satisfaction was short-lived. Entering the living room, I found Gemma tidying up, and a wave of annoyance hit me.

I thought to myself, there's still a mess here that needs cleaning up.

And as if on cue, she added to my irritation by asking, "Did Jaylan head back to Goldenvale Town?"

I merely hummed in response and headed upstairs to change. I had to get ready for the meeting at VitalAxis Pharmaceuticals with Dad.

Passing by Jaylan's former room, I opened the door to find it empty. I smirked, entered, and opened all the windows.

When I came back down, dressed for the day, I was surprised to see Catherine standing there.

"You're here early. Aren't you supposed to be on vacation?" I exclaimed.

She grinned slyly, "Your words last night were quite the wake-up call. So I decided to wrap up my vacation early and dive right back into work!"

"What work?" I asked, "Having another fit?"

"Watch your words! Galen has assigned me some work, and I can't afford to dawdle. I need to get back to the company and stake my claim. But I'll be back soon!" She said it, smirking "I'll be returning with a contract in hand!"

"You...? Wow, I'm genuinely impressed. The saying 'plans change' has never been more apt. Go on then! You're the ambassador of Oldtown Avenue, after all. Godspeed!"

I went to grab my bag, then remembered. "Oh, by the way, if you hurry, you might catch the same flight as Jaylan to Goldenvale Town."

"He's going back to Goldenvale Town?" Catherine asked, surprised, "Why did you let the tiger return to the mountain?"

I scoffed dismissively, not bothering to answer, and shot a glance at Gemma.

Understanding the situation, Catherine teased, "Aren't you going to see me off?"

"I've got to join my dad at VitalAxis Pharmaceuticals. I've got no time!" I replied firmly.

With a nod, Catherine accepted, "Alright then, I'm off. See you later!" She waved as she left.

I called after her retreating figure, "Keep me in the loop about your personal thing!"