Chapter 77
Chapter 77:
Seeing that familiar question again, Kailey hesitated for just a moment. Everywhere she turned, someone seemed to ask the same thing. Yet deep down, she knew he probably didn’t care. Whether he was aware or not no longer felt all that significant. Silence seemed far easier—fewer explanations, fewer complications.
She kept her reply measured. “Mom, please don’t mention it to Uncle Ryan for now. He’s been really busy lately. I doubt he even has time to think about me p>
Aleena understood their tangled situation all too well and could only shake her head quietly at the way things had unfolded.
With a faint, resigned sigh, she replied, “Alright. If anything comes up, call me right away. Don’t carry everything on your own p>
After a brief pause, Kailey answered, “Kyson’s in Aslesall. He’ll look after me p>
“Really?” Surprise lifted Aleena’s brows. Knowing how steady and dependable Kyson had always been around Kailey, the last of her worry finally loosened.
𝘋i𝘀c𝗈𝘷𝗲𝘳 𝘩id𝖽e𝗇 g𝖾𝗆𝘴 𝘰𝗻
Then the memory of the sleek car that had come to collect Kailey a few days earlier drifted back, and she added with a teasing smile, “Good. Once you two are properly together, he can keep watch over you so you don’t get swept away by some random man p>
Warm color rushed to Kailey’s cheeks. As far as she was concerned, there wasn’t another man in the world who could steal her attention. There was no one else but Kyson.
Uneasy that a careless word might betray too much, Kailey kept the call brief, offering only a few polite questions about home before ending it.
Restlessness tugged at her, and she drifted from room to room, quietly boxing up her remaining belongings with steady, purposeful movements—like someone rehearsing a farewell. All that remained was Kyson’s business deal. Once he wrapped it up, they would head straight for Aslesall.
That day came sooner than she had braced herself for.
That evening, Kyson came home and asked for her information so he could book the tickets. With a glance her way, he said, “Try to sleep early tonight—the flight’s at one tomorrow afternoon p>
Surprise flickered across her face. “We’re leaving tomorrow p>
“One of my overseas partners arrives tomorrow. Does that feel too rushed p>
“No, it’s fine.” Kailey shook her head. “Good thing I already packed my suitcase p>
Unable to resist, Kyson reached out with an easy grin and lightly tousled her hair. “You must be tired today. When we get to Aslesall, I’ll take you out and let you try every good restaurant in the city p>
A faint pout tugged at Kailey’s lips. “I’m not a little kid p>
“Oh? You’re not?” His brow lifted with playful disbelief. “No matter how grown-up you act, you’ll always have that sweet, youthful spark in my eyes p>
Kailey shot him a quick sideways glance, swallowed her retort, and slipped quietly back into her room.
Tomorrow carried the promise of a brand-new beginning.
Pale dawn light spilled through the curtains the next morning, a gentle golden sheen spreading across the wooden floor. Kailey was already awake. From her neatly packed suitcase, she pulled out a light blue dress, finished her makeup, and stepped into the living room to find Bruno already there, breakfast arranged across the dining table.