Chapter 506
Chapter 506:
Words rose to Kailey’s lips, yet she swallowed them. She turned away and walked back to her room.
From behind her, his voice followed in an even tone that landed like a final verdict. “Whether you divorce Kyson or not, he’ll end up with Candice. That outcome will not change, Kailey. You have to accept it p>
Panic pushed her forward. She hurried down the hall and pressed both hands over her ears.
No way. Why should she accept that? Even if Kyson had allowed Candice to stay by his side, there had to be a reason.
Sleep refused to settle over Kailey that night, and exhaustion only dragged her under when dawn finally arrived. She woke with a start to Jessica’s voice.
She had brought cake — blueberry-flavored.
“So, did I guess right?” Pride brightened Jessica’s face when she noticed Kailey staring at it. “I knew this would be your favorite p>
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A tight smile touched Kailey’s lips. “Blueberry isn’t something I truly enjoy. I just eat it often because my husband likes it.” Habit had slowly reshaped her indifference into a faint imitation of fondness, and that change had come from routine rather than desire.
Confusion creased Jessica’s brow as she remembered Kailey’s marriage. “If that’s the case, why are you living in Lyman’s house? I haven’t seen your husband anywhere p>
Kailey paused for a moment. “We had a fight p>
“Shouldn’t you go back to your parents’ home instead?” Jessica retorted. Then her eyes widened. “I just remembered — your husband is Kyson Blake. The news has been full of stories about him and Candice Lawson lately. He is a complete jerk p>
Kailey didn’t know how to explain, so she brushed it off as a misunderstanding.
Jessica didn’t hear a word of it. She was already lost in her own story of betrayal and heartbreak, barreling straight into a rant.
“I’m serious. There are plenty of men out there. If this one doesn’t work out, I’ll introduce you to my brother. He likes girls who are sweet and kind, and so do I p>
Sweet and kind. Those words used to sound flattering. Now they landed wrong — like labels Kailey hadn’t agreed to wear.
She let out a quiet laugh. “Thanks, but that’s not necessary. I don’t plan on getting a divorce p>
Jessica stared at her in disbelief. “You used to call me love-struck, and now look at you p>
Kailey didn’t respond. She turned her attention to the window instead.
The fog that usually hung over Aslesall was gone. Sunlight filled the sky, and white clouds drifted lazily above the city. Everything outside looked alive and bright.
“Summer’s coming,” she murmured.
“It is.” Jessica leaned against the wide glass pane and looked out at the garden below. “We should go camping. I’ll have my brother take us. He knows a spot no one else does p>
Kailey stayed quiet.
“Why aren’t you saying anything?” Jessica turned back toward her. “Don’t let that jerk get to you. If it comes down to it, I’ll go deal with him myself p>