Chapter 144
Chapter 144:
After everything was settled, Kailey reflected quietly, then showered and messaged Aleena. She also decided to order a new SIM card online. She had no intention of keeping her old number. It was her way of saying goodbye to everything that had come before.
The next morning, Kailey installed her new SIM card and transferred all her contacts. Just then, Felicity called.
“You’re in Aslesall, right p>
“Yes p>
Felicity had just left the airport. “I’ll be in Aslesall for a while. It’s nice having a familiar face around p>
Kailey couldn’t hide her excitement. “Do you want me to come get you p>
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“No need! Aren’t you staying with your fiancé? I wouldn’t want to interrupt.” Felicity checked the time. “I’ve already booked a hotel. How about you meet me there so we can head out for food p>
They settled on a plan and set off from opposite directions. With no luck booking a ride, Kailey decided to take Kyson’s car.
The moment she reached the hotel, Felicity appeared like clockwork. “Look at you, riding in style!” Felicity walked a slow circle around the Maserati, shaking her head in amazement. “Your fiancé is not just handsome — he’s generous too p>
Kailey chuckled and nudged her playfully. “I’m only borrowing it. Let’s get your luggage dropped off and grab something to eat p>
The two entered the hotel together, laughing as they went. Felicity paused and remarked, “You forgot to lock the car p>
“It’s fine. No one’s going to steal it…” Kailey mumbled, fishing the keys out of her purse and clicking the lock.
As she turned around, she suddenly froze. Her eyes landed on Ryan standing not far away, his stare sharp and unmoving. Instinctively, she called out, “Uncle Ryan p>
Felicity followed her gaze and recognized him at once. Dressed in a black suit and radiating quiet authority, Ryan strode over, his tone clipped. “Where did you get that car p>
The weather was beautiful, with streaks of sunlight slipping through the bare branches and casting soft patterns across Kailey’s cheeks. Her lashes trembled before she finally answered, “It belongs to a friend p>
Ryan didn’t let it go. “Which friend?” He narrowed his eyes and continued, “Since when do you have a friend in Aslesall that I don’t know about p>
Unable to hold back any longer, Felicity moved to step in, but Kailey caught her arm and shook her head, silently urging her not to interfere. She turned to face Ryan and said, “It’s my boyfriend’s car. I’m seeing someone now p>
Ryan’s eyes widened in shock. “Say that one more time p>
Kailey met his stare and replied, “No matter how many times you ask, my answer stays the same. I have a boyfriend. From here on out, he’ll be the one looking after me, so you can finally stop worrying p>
Felicity, who had been holding back with great difficulty, nearly burst out laughing at how grim Ryan looked.
Ryan’s expression turned even colder, his glare sharp and cutting, as though he could see straight through her. Kailey didn’t look away, squeezing Felicity’s hand as she spoke firmly. “We have things to take care of, so we’ll be leaving now. Bye p>