Chapter 378


    I snorted withughter so hard that tears actually sprang to my eyes.


    Catherine was surely blinded by love!


    After hanging up the phone, I scrolled through the trending topics again. The online world was aze


    with thetest celebrity feud—it was like watching a wildfire. But Jan always seemed soposed.


    No way he didn''t know that the inte was losing its collective mind over this.


    I set my phone down, smirking to myself. Let''s see who cracks first.


    The next day.


    I was about to head downstairs for breakfast when I saw Jane out from his room, a smile


    stered on his face that didn''t quite reach his eyes.


    I couldn''t resist a little jab. "Enjoyed a good sleep?"


    He nodded, "Like a log. No usual difort that apanies sleeping in a strange bed. Actually, I


    slept better than I do at home, actually!"


    "That''s great. I''m starved—let''s eat!" I led the way downstairs, with him trailing leisurely behind.


    Inside, I was cursing. He said he slept well? With those dark circles? I doubted he''d slept a wink.


    But breakfast was interrupted by his phone ringing. He didn''t step away; he just answered right there at


    the table.


    The voice on the other end sounded pretty frantic. After a brief exchange, he said, "Okay, I''ll book a


    flight right away!"


    He hung up and turned to us, "I''m terribly sorry, but I have to rush back to Goldenvale Town. There''s


    been a family emergency, and I need to take care of it."


    Dad looked concerned. "What happened? Is it serious?"


    Jan was a bit evasive, "It''s my mom—she''s had an ident. Not sure about the details, but my


    brother says it might be serious. So..."


    Dad nodded, "Familyes first. Go."


    Jan had that helpless look and said to my parents. "Galen, Valerie, I was hoping to spend more time


    with you guys. I don''t visit often enough, but..."


    Mom chimed in with a kind smile, "ns never keep up with changes. Don''t worry about it. Eat up and


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    get going. If all is well, you can alwayse back in a few days."


    "Thanks, Valerie," Jan said, his sweetness clearly a cover for his stress.


    Then he turned to me. "Allie, stay a few more days to keep your parentspany. I''ll sort things out at


    home ande back to pick you up."


    I nodded, ying along, "Sure. Do you need me toe with you?"


    He quickly refused, but in a way that sounded sincere, "No, no, you just got here. Stay a bit longer. I


    wanted to spend time with you, but this came up. Sorry to leave you here alone. Just don''t be mad at


    me!"


    "As if! Family matters are important," I said understandingly, and then I prodded, "What exactly


    happened? Was it Jesper who called?"


    "My mom identally burned herself. Jesper didn''t give me the details, but it must be serious or he


    wouldn''t have called," Jan replied, looking genuinely worried.


    "Right, you better eat up then. I''ll go pack your things," I offered, feigning concern.


    I sat back down. "Sure you don''t need my help?"


    But I knew the moment that call came through, he was already packed. It was all an act, a convenient


    excuse to leave.


    He came to Silverdale City to meet Bet, and after their talk yesterday, he must have made his


    ns. He was just too embarrassed to say he wanted to go back. New chapter avаble o?


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    And with the situation in Goldenvale Town heating up. Medsafe Liyah Inc. was surely affected. He


    must''ve been racing to get back.


    Next time I visit Goldenvale Town, things would never be the same. At that moment, I wasn''t sure if I


    felt excited or sad.