Crises in Love (Zora and Jaylan)

Chapter 48

"You can forget it. Who's going to look after Mom and Dad if you don't go back home?" Zora barked

with a fury that seemed to make her voice louder.

Her outburst startled me, and Jaylan shot her a cold glance.

Visibly taken aback, Zora clamped her mouth shut and lowered her gaze. She picked up a ladle and

began serving soup to everyone.

I quickly tried to defuse the situation, "Zora, don't scare her. Let's eat, and we can talk about it later."

Clara, looking like she was on the verge of tears, kept glancing at Zora and occasionally at Jaylan who

sat at the head of the table.

I watched the scene in front of me with silent disdain.

"Zora, is Clara your only sister? And who else is back home? I've been oblivious about it," I asked,

turning to Zora who was about to feed Carl.

"I only have my parents and Clara back home. I thought having someone at home to look after them

would be good since I'm working out here and they're getting old." She spoke as if she were the

embodiment of filial piety.

But in all the years she had been with us, I never saw her go back home, not even for the holidays. Content from NôvelDr(a)ma.Org.

Despite my many offers to let her go home, she always refused.

"It seems I've been negligent. I should've asked more about your family," I said with a hint of self-

reproach.

"No worries, ma'am," Zora replied nonchalantly, while feeding Carl and casting a sidelong glance at

Clara. "Coming to Goldenvale isn't easy. You need work harder here!"

"But sis…"

"Let's eat!" Zora cut Clara off before she could finish her sentence.

Clara ate her meal cautiously, barely making a sound, yet she managed to eat quite a lot.

After dinner, we returned to the living room. Clara sat there anxiously, until Jaylan, who had been silent

the whole time, asked her, "What kind of internship are you looking for?"

Clara's eyes lit up as she quickly responded, "Any position would do. I can handle it."

As Jaylan sat on the couch, he scrutinized her with a serious look, "Then you can start as a receptionist

at our company. Get used to it first."

Upon hearing this, Zora came out of the kitchen, "Sir, it's not a good idea. She has no work experience.

She'll only trouble you. And it's too much hassle for her to come to Goldenvale. She doesn't even have

a place to stay…"

"Sis! I can learn. I'll do well and won't cause any trouble," Clara quickly interjected, as if terrified of

losing the opportunity Jaylan had just offered, "I just need a loan to start with. I can share an apartment

with my friends. It won't cost much. Once I start earning, I won't ask you for money anymore," Clara's

voice was feeble, but her words were calculated, conveying a clear message.

"You were doing just fine in Amethyst Acres. Why insist on coming to Goldenvale Town? I'm too busy to

take care of you. I don't have time to sort out your food and accommodation!" Zora was losing her

patience.

"She can stay here for now! It would be good for you two to keep each other company. Let's see how it

goes," Jaylan suggested, turning to me, "Allie, what do you think?"

I responded with a warm smile, "Sounds good! After all, Clara is Zora's sister. We should lend a hand.

We've got a spare room, and it will be better than living with a roommate for Clara. Plus, she can help

Zora with Carl. Let's settle with this."

I had to seize this opportunity to do Clara a favor. Having a young girl around would add some vibrancy

to the house. I certainly wasn't afraid of stirring up some drama.

Zora stared at Clara for a while without saying a word. Clara, however, looked back at her sister with a

mischievous smile, then turned to us and said, "Thank you, sir and ma'am!"

"Zora, prepare a guest room for your sister downstairs. It will be more convenient for her to move

around. If you need anything, just let me know," I instructed before adding, "I need to rest now."

I stood up and Jaylan accompanied me upstairs, explaining that they were short of a receptionist as

one had just resigned.

I acknowledged with a nod, returned to my room and Jaylan went to his study.

Back in my room, I chuckled to myself, picked up my phone and turned on the living room surveillance.

As I watched the scene below, I thought to myself, the real show is about to begin.