Crises in Love (Zora and Jaylan)

Chapter 259

I nodded, a heavy weight pressing down on my chest, making it hard to breathe. "The kid's had it

rough," I said.

"Indeed, he's just a child!" Gevena also showed sympathy.

"The kid is cute. He has tender skin and big, sparkling eyes. I remember holding his small hand once

when no one came to pick him up after school. He desperately clung to me, yet was cautious. He's a

clever child. He looked up at me, his big eyes full of curiosity."

A vision of him standing alone outside the school gate flickered in front of my eyes, a sudden pang

tugging at my heart.

"I'm telling you, Gevena, I have this strange feeling that the kid would think of me when he's scared," I

confessed.

"You're overthinking, Aaliyah!" Gevena shot me a glance. "You've only met him a few times!"

"Maybe so, but I feel a connection. I can sense him crying out for me to rescue him," I said. "He's in a

dark corner somewhere, shivering, waiting for me to hold his hand and bring him back!" As I spoke,

tears welled up in my eyes.

Gevena looked at me thoughtfully and warned me, "Think this through, Aaliyah."

I remained silent.

Seeing that I was not responding, Gevena continued, "This is a point of no return. If you want to help,

that's fine. But think about the aftermath. This is not something you can solve impulsively. There will be

a lot of complications."

Looking at the bustling crowd in the grand hall, laughter echoing around, I felt an inexplicable irritation.

"But I want to do this, and if we delay, it will be too late!" I said, my voice rising instinctively.

Gevena patted me gently, "That's why I'm telling you to think it through. Let's not even talk about who

the father is. Just the fact that he's Marissa’s child brings a lot of issues. Can you handle that?” She

asked me.

I hadn't realized that Gevena was such a rational person! I smiled at her, "I haven't thought that far. My

priority is to find the kid and ensure his safety."

I grew more excited, "Even if he's Marissa's child, he has the right to live, right? As for the rest, let's

leave it to fate. We should do what we can, and leave the rest up to God."

Gevena shook her head and smiled, "That's a risky bet, Aaliyah! What if one day he returns to the

Dawson family, and turns out to be your enemy?”

"Gevena, you're being melodramatic!" I stared at her, struggling to digest her words. But I knew she

was speaking the truth, but I just didn't want to admit it.

"I'm just being realistic. There's an old saying, 'There's no gratitude in raising someone else's child.'”

Gevena said, with a rationality that chilled me to the bone. Property © NôvelDrama.Org.

For some reason, Gevena's words sent a chill down my spine. I had to admit that she was right from a

certain perspective.

Suddenly, I thought of Nettie. Do people really have such a cruel nature? Would raising her result in no

gratitude from her?

I gave a bitter smile and said to Gevena, “Catherine always says I’m too softhearted. But now I’ve seen

what real cruelty is.”

Gevena also laughed, "You've seen some really bizarre things, Aaliyah. Honestly, hearing about your

experiences makes me question humanity! They're really bold, not fearing retribution at all."

"I don't know about others, but those who've wronged me won't get away with it!" I said coldly.

"Don't forget, revenge can also hurt yourself. The priority should be your own safety!" Gevena was a

good friend, I knew that. She was trying to protect me.

I looked at Gevena silently and said, "Gevena, maybe something terrible is happening, or has already

happened. The world is full of surprises, and people's hearts are unpredictable, especially when it

comes to love!"

I paused for a moment, then continued, "Perhaps, Janetta's car crash wasn't merely a coincidence!"

This statement caught Gevena's attention. She looked at me in surprise, "Do you have any evidence?"

"Let's wait until Janetta recovers and can communicate with Janice. Then we'll see!" I cautioned her,

“Don't mention this to Janice yet. Let her recover first. Then we'll talk again."

Gevena nodded, "Do you know something?"

So, I told her about the conversation I had with Catherine and Olivia. On hearing it, Gevena was

shocked!