Crises in Love (Zora and Jaylan)

Chapter 41

She quickly waved her hands, "No need, ma'am! I'm just parched. Here for water."

She then took a large gulp from her water glass, a cover-up for her guilt. "I'm going to bed now, just

leave the dishes, I'll clean up in the morning."

I gave her a soft smile, "Sure!" Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.

Jaylan was acting aloof and indifferent, pretending not to see Zora's presence.

I cursed under my breath. How could I have not seen the snakes in my own backyard?

Suddenly, the steak in front of me lost its appeal.

Jaylan sipped wine and noticed my disinterest, "Why aren't you eating? Is it undercooked?"

"My taste buds are off. I must have overdosed on medication. Nothing tastes good!" I replied, then

asked, "Honey, eating now won't affect tomorrow's check-up, right?"

"No!" he stated firmly.

I was skeptical, would he really take me to the hospital?

Jaylan kindly cut my steak into smaller pieces, watching me eat. Once I'd finished, he smiled

contentedly, "Such a good girl."

By then, I noticed his eyelids drooping. I stretched and said self-deprecatingly, "I feel like a pig after

eating, so sleepy! My eyes can barely stay open."

"Tired? Let's go to bed then, I'm tired too," he said, standing up and leading me to our room. He was

eager to collapse on the bed, wrapping his arms around my waist.

Once a sweet gesture, now it made my skin crawl. I gritted my teeth and waited until he fell into a deep

sleep.

"Darling!" I called out.

He was as unresponsive as a dead pig, snoring, his head heavy on my shoulder.

I pushed his head away, "Your head is so heavy! I can't breathe."

He didn't react. I knew he was out cold.

I shrugged his arm off me, muttering, "Stupid pig."

I got out of bed, put on my shoes, gave one last glance at the snoring Jaylan, then quietly left the room.

I peeked into Zora's room, she was in the same state as Jaylan.

Damn it! A pair of stupid pigs.

I headed to the study, found Jaylan's car keys in his bag, and headed downstairs.

I was still bothered by the documents Daniel gave him. How could Jaylan know Daniel? Daniel was a

contact I used a long time ago, back when Jaylan hadn't taken over the company yet.

Seeing Daniel today was surprising. How did they connect? Birds of a feather flock together, I guess.

I got into the car, searched around but didn't find what I was looking for. Instead, I found Jaylan's phone

wedged in the driver's seat.

I paused, why was his phone in the car?

Wait a minute, he took a call before going to bed! I remembered clearly, he took a call after showering,

then put the phone in his pocket.

So, what's this one?

I examined the phone, it was identical to the one Jaylan uses frequently. It was turned off!

I tried turning it on, the battery was full.

Driven by curiosity, I entered Jaylan's usual password, but it failed. Then I remembered his computer's

password and tried that. Success!

It was clear now, this was Jaylan's other phone.

I swallowed nervously. This phone had very few apps installed. I checked the contact list, all unfamiliar

names, none I recognized.

This phone must be Jaylan's secret.