Chapter 425
Chapter 425:
Their breathing grew heavier as it blended together, and the dim study became wrapped in a subtle layer of closeness. That night, everything happened right there, and they took no precautions.
Early the next morning, the ringing of her phone pulled Kailey out of sleep.
Still half awake, she reached around blindly and answered the call. No one spoke on the other end — only the faint sound of running water could be heard.
Kailey’s drowsiness faded as she glanced at the screen. The number was a random string of digits that didn’t look local. An overseas call?
Frowning slightly, she said hello once more. The line disconnected.
“That’s odd,” she murmured to herself.
Just then, Kyson walked in and saw her sitting on the bed in a daze. A subtle shift crossed his eyes. “What happened p>
“It’s nothing. Probably just a scam call…” Kailey replied — and then she noticed the strange look on his face. Lowering her gaze, she realized the blanket had slipped down, revealing her bare shoulders and skin.
With a startled cry, she hurriedly pulled the blanket up and hid her face beneath it.
R𝘦аd 𝘸і𝗍𝘩𝗼𝘂𝘵 i𝗇te𝗿𝗋𝘶p𝘵𝗂𝗈ո𝘴 оո
Kyson showed no sign of embarrassment. He walked to the bedside at an unhurried pace and patted her gently through the covers. “I have a meeting at the company. Karol prepared breakfast. Go eat when you wake up p>
Kailey shifted slightly under the blanket but did not answer.
Unable to hold back his smile, Kyson tapped the blanket lightly once more, then turned and left the room.
Only after the sound of his footsteps faded did Kailey peek out again. She drew in a deep breath, her eyes sparkling.
Once she finished getting ready and went downstairs, a familiar humming drifted from the kitchen. Smiling, she called out, “Karol p>
“Kailey!” Karol stepped out, her face lighting up immediately. “It’s been ages! Did you miss me p>
“Of course I did.” Kailey wrapped Karol in a warm hug. “I missed you and your cooking. Look at me — I’ve even lost weight p>
Comments like that always softened Karol’s heart. With concern, she held Kailey at arm’s length and examined her carefully. “You really have. I’ll make something hearty to help you gain it back. Wait — Kailey, what’s that mark on your neck p>
Raising her head, Kailey caught sight of her reflection in the kitchen window, and her face changed at once. She had clearly reminded Kyson not to leave any marks on her neck, yet he still did.
With her cheeks puffed in annoyance, she hurriedly let her hair fall to cover the spot and muttered, “Well — I forgot to shut the window last night and got bitten by a mosquito. It’s nothing, Karol.” After saying that, she quickly walked toward the dining room, yet Karol followed her without missing a step.
“A mosquito? What kind of mosquito leaves a mark like that p>
A faint blush spread across Kailey’s cheeks. She stuffed a piece of sweet potato pie into her mouth, only to notice Karol watching her with a knowing smile. “Karol p>