Crises in Love (Zora and Jaylan) novel Chapter 31

"She can't possibly carry this thing around with her all the time! The most logical place for it should be the kitchen... it's easy for her to use." I thought.

I even dissected every single unbrewed herb packet, comparing the ingredients as I went. Indeed, they were all the same.

Defeated but not willing to give up, I ventured into Zora's room. I rarely enter her space, and I was surprised by the amount of stuff she had. Her closet was packed with clothes, but I didn't find any of Jaylan's things.

She's been in this house for too long, she's practically a member of the family now, and she's even audacious enough to want to play the lady of the house!

On her vanity, I saw a collection of luxury makeup, including the same perfume that I use.

I had a hunch these gifts came from Jaylan.

I didn't have time to investigate further. Instead, I meticulously searched her room, but found nothing suspicious. I was so tired I could barely stand, my heart pounding like it was about to explode.

I slumped onto the floor, pondering. Could the drug be gone? Otherwise, why were the drug suddenly missing from the medicine I tested?

They didn't seem to suspect that I was aware of their schemes. I had been careful, hadn't I?

For safety, I trembled as I dialed Jaylan. He finally answered after an eternity. When I asked about Carl, he said Carl had acute pneumonia and was undergoing treatment.

I asked when he would be done and if he needed to stay at the hospital.

Jaylan said the doctor needed to observe Carl, telling me not to worry.

After the call, I knew they wouldn't be back anytime soon. I didn't know whether to feel relieved or worried.

After sitting for a while, I gritted my teeth and stood. I couldn't let my son's illness be in vain. I had to find more clues.

My gaze swept over every inch of the room. I checked any place that could store liquid, but found nothing.

Breathing heavily, I leaned against the side of the wardrobe. To my surprise, it moved slightly, which startled me.

Curiosity piqued, I reached out and pushed it. To my shock, the wardrobe slid easily to reveal a hidden door.

I was dumbfounded. There was a secret door! What exactly was happening in this house?

My head was spinning. The room next to the nanny's should be... the study.

The hidden door was a sliding one, big enough for a person to pass through. I pulled it open and saw another wall. Upon closer inspection, it seemed to be a bookshelf.

Gathering my courage, I pushed it. The bookshelf rotated like a revolving door, revealing another space. I stepped inside...

As I suspected, it was the study. And this door was right behind Jaylan's chair. When closed, it blended seamlessly into the room.

I stood in front of the bookshelf, gazing at the study, finally understanding the mystery that had been bothering me.

No wonder I saw Jaylan enter Zora's room that night, only to suddenly appear in the study. And why the study was locked. Everything made sense now.

Jaylan locked all the drawers, probably to keep Zora out.

But why would he need such a door? And how did he know I would go into the study that night?