Crises in Love (Zora and Jaylan)
Chapter 389

Catherine's words piqued my curiosity instantly, and I immediately shot back, "Who?"

Simultaneously, the image of Zora popped into my head. Could it be Zora who had gone to the airport to pick Jaylan up?

It was entirely possible, especially since Zora was currently at the hospital taking care of Hazel. Knowing that Jaylan was back in Goldenvale Town, it would be perfectly normal for her to pick him up from the airport. But what Catherine said next caught me completely off guard.

"Ha... Renata! Renata picked him up!"

There was a mix of disdain and anger in Catherine's voice. "Can you believe that jerk? I mean, I was wondering why I couldn't spot him the moment he stepped out of the terminal. Turns out he was deliberately avoiding me!"

I had to agree with Catherine; he and Catherine were enemies, and he obviously knew the drama that would ensue if Catherine saw Renata picking him up.

"Renata!" I muttered to myself, "Logically, he shouldn't be in touch with her. Why would she pick him up?" I voiced my doubts, especially considering Jaylan's cold demeanor towards Renata at the last celebration party. It didn't quite add up.

"Allie, can you believe this guy? One moment he's in Silverdale City, all lovey-dovey with you, and the next, he's back here, hooking up with other women. How low can you go?"

I chuckled, "Why are you so worked up? Whoever hooks up with him is just out of luck."

"I'm just so pissed! I'm tailing him, and I want to see just how desperate he is." Catherine was seething, and a car horn blared through the phone, indicating she was on the road. Catherine's words took me aback, and I quickly pressed, "You're following him?"

"Yeah! I want to see where he's going with that woman," Catherine said defiantly, "I'm really curious if there's something going on between him and Renata."

I tried to dissuade her, "Catherine, curiosity killed the cat. Just tell me where he is, and I'll have Hannah notify Quincy to follow him!"

"What? How can I tell you their exact location when they're on the move?" Catherine retorted, stubbornly set in her ways.

Hannah interjected, "Allie, just tell her to come back. Quincy can track Jaylan's location. I'll notify him right away, and he'll find Jaylan!"

I pressed Catherine, "You heard her, right? Quincy can locate him. He'll find him soon, so stop following and head back!"

I was genuinely worried that Jaylan would spot Catherine. That wouldn't end well; even a worm will turn, and I feared Catherine would be at a disadvantage. Catherine, clearly impatient with me, said, "Fine, fine, I get it. I'm hanging up!"

Before I could say another word, she disconnected the call. I shrugged at Hannah, "That's Catherine for you. Always ready for a fight."

"She's always at odds with Jaylan. Seeing him cozy up to Renata must've really ticked her off," Hannah said, understanding Catherine's mood all too well.

"Truth be told, the moment Jaylan walked out of the Wilburn villa's door, I said my goodbyes. Going back to Goldenvale Town would mean we're nothing but strangers," I confessed to Hannah. Hannah, probably not wanting to dampen my spirits, didn't respond and changed the subject instead. "Allie, we should call Camilla."

That reminded me. Since arriving in Silverdale City, I had only sent a quick message to Camilla upon landing.

I dialed Camilla's number, and the phone rang endlessly without an answer. I put down the phone, looking at the screen.

Hannah glanced my way and asked, "No answer?"

"No," I replied, setting the phone aside and looking out the car window. We were almost home.

I suggested to Hannah, "Let's swing by the Wood Manor first. See if they're still there."

Hannah's face lit up with a smile.

I teased her, "What? Does the Wood Manor hold that much allure for you? You are excited at the mere mention of it!"

Her face turned red as she stared at me for a long moment before grinning, "Allie, you're becoming quite the tease!"

I was about to reply when my phone, which I was still holding, began to ring.