Chapter 781

Cora said, "Mom’s asking everyone to eat at the manor. You didn't answer our calls, so she told me and Bob to swing by while we're heading over."

"Oh, okay," Jay replied. "Will Cordy be bringing Dicky?"

"They're at the capital. They won't make it."

Jay asked no further questions, and said, "Come on in."

"Okay," Cora said, and headed inside with Bob.

"I'll go now," Zoe said, prepared to put on her shoes and leave right there and then.

"You can leave after breakfast," Jay said, stopping her.

"I'll pass."

"It's fine—it's still early, and we're not going to Levine Manor straight away," Bob suddenly said.

Zoe glanced at him, and nodded.

Jay pursed his lips, staying impassive. Cora didn’t know that Bob used to date Zoe, and didn’t care much either since she believed that they were just good friends.

Still, Zoe felt very much on edge, given the complicated relationship between all four of them who were now sitting in the same room.

It was Cora who broke the awkward silence. "What'