Chapter 123
Chapter 123:
Trusting Karol’s judgment, Irene finally relaxed. Still, she insisted, “Since you’re there, you need to keep an eye on them. Make sure my son doesn’t upset Kailey. We finally have a future daughter-in-law. If he ruins this, who else is he going to find? If necessary, create more chances for them p>
After the call ended, Karol found herself unable to fall asleep for quite some time. She lay awake, shifting restlessly, trying to figure out how she was supposed to create more chances for them.
“I’ve got it!” Karol suddenly sat upright, excitement lighting her face. “What they’re missing is a spark. They just need something to ignite it p>
Meanwhile, because Kyson had stepped in, the tight knot in Kailey’s chest had loosened noticeably. He had been right about it — all she had to do was treat her uncle and his family like ordinary people, without letting blood ties weigh so heavily on her mind.
As anticipated, Kailey’s uncle, Lionel Ward, reached out two days later to ask when she would be available to meet. Lionel spoke carefully, his tone eager yet restrained. “If you’re busy, that’s completely fine, Kailey. I didn’t return only because of your mother’s inheritance. I mainly wanted to see you. I failed you back then. Whatever you think of me now, I accept it. That was my mistake. I want to make things right, however I can p>
Kailey listened in silence, surprised by how steady she felt. After a moment, she answered gently, “I’m free this Saturday. We can meet then p>
Overjoyed, Lionel agreed without hesitation. “What would you prefer? I’d like to bring you a gift.” Before Kailey could turn him down, he added with feigned seriousness, “And don’t say no. This is our first proper meeting. It matters to me p>
If his intentions were genuine, was it even necessary to ask? Unsure how to respond, Kailey paused briefly before saying, “Thank you, then p>
Iո𝘵𝖾𝗇𝗌e 𝗿о𝘮𝘢𝗇с𝗲 𝘰𝗻 𝗴𝗮𝗅ոo𝗏е𝘭𝘴.𝗰𝗈m
Lionel had come back together with his wife and their daughter. Since he had mentioned a gift for her, it would have been rude to show up empty-handed. After getting off work, Kailey stopped by a mall and carefully selected three appropriate gifts.
On Friday evening, Kyson appeared at her door and asked in a measured tone, “Do you want me to go with you tomorrow p>
Fresh from a shower, he was dressed in a simple t-shirt and gray sweatpants, the relaxed fit falling naturally along his frame. Kailey’s fingers tightened around the doorknob, and for a moment, she genuinely did not know where to rest her gaze.
“There’s no need.” She kept her tone steady, even as her gaze flickered restlessly. “You’ve already worked yourself ragged all week. Take the weekend to relax. I can handle going by myself p>
Kyson’s gaze never left her, catching every subtle change that crossed her face — the bashfulness, the faint flush, the awkward pauses, the composure she was clearly trying to maintain. Kailey was exactly as he remembered her. No matter the situation, admitting she was overwhelmed was never something she would do.
A faint smile crossed his lips as he lowered his gaze and stepped closer. “What if I drive you there and head back? Would that be alright p>