Crises in Love novel Chapter 328

Jaylan hesitated, his face unusually pale, betraying the inner turmoil he was trying to quell.

I couldn't help but chuckle. "What's the matter? You've come all this way, only to chicken out? Don't you want to go in?"

Perhaps it was my smile that emboldened him, as he turned to me, "Allie, I... I'd rather not go in. I'm not feeling well!"

"Is it that you're not feeling well, or are you just scared? Or maybe it's guilt?" I didn't hold back, speaking bluntly, "I thought you liked him?"

His eyes widened with incredulity, retorting, "Since when did I like him?"

I smirked teasingly, my gaze heavy with implication, "Jaylan, really? Do you want to say that here? He’s just inside. Don't lie about the dead; it's bad karma."

His face drained of color, a clear sign of fear, and he tried to deflect, "I'm speaking the truth!"

"The truth? You seemed pretty happy when you were taking him out for picnics, the picture of doting fatherhood. You never showed that kind of dedication to Probert."

Jaylan 's face turned a shade greener, disbelief etched across his features, "You..."

"Surprised I know? Well, if you don't want anyone to find out, don't do it!" I said, pulling open the car door with a still-smiling face, "This is his last journey. You should see it through to the end."

I got out first, and he remained indecisive.

"Come on! Even if it's all an act, you've got to take a bow at the end, otherwise, it looks pretty bad!" I finished, slamming the car door with a 'bang'.

A minute later, he got out of the car reluctantly .

Dalton seemed surprised to see us there, probably hadn't expected Jaylan to show up.

But his shock was fleeting, and he greeted me with a cool detachment, ignoring Jaylan completely.

He then led us into a room where, along the wall, were several of those freezer drawers you see in crime shows.

Although I was prepared, stepping into that room stirred a complex whirl of emotions inside me — sorrow, regret, annoyance, anxiety, and a touch of fear. I wanted to flee.