Chapter 115
Chapter 115:
“It’s fine.” Stepping closer, Karol gently took the bat from Kailey’s hands. “I was supposed to come a few days ago, but I got held up with relatives. Oh my, Kailey, you’re even prettier now. When you and Kyson’s baby arrives, that child will definitely be stunning p>
Kailey’s breath caught, confusion flashing across her face. “A baby p>
Karol’s eyes drifted to Kailey’s stomach as she smiled knowingly. “Yes. Aren’t you pregnant p>
Kailey froze the instant the word “pregnant” landed, then hurriedly waved both hands. “No, no, that’s not true. Karol, you misunderstood. I’m not pregnant p>
Her relationship with Kyson was still careful and politely distant, built more on restraint than closeness, so the idea of a pregnancy made no sense at all. Even if marriage were on the horizon, it would not move at such an unbelievable pace.
Karol looked genuinely stunned. “Not pregnant p>
Kyson’s mother had told her that Kailey and Kyson were planning to marry, and Kyson had called to ask her to come to Aslesall to look after Kailey. Given everything she had heard, Karol had naturally assumed a baby was involved. Only now did she realize she had jumped to the wrong conclusion.
“Then… that’s on me.” Karol offered an apologetic smile. “Please don’t be upset, Kailey p>
Relief loosened Kailey’s shoulders, and she exhaled softly. “It’s fine. I’m just glad you’re here. Why would I be angry p>
Once the confusion was settled, and since it had been so long since they last met, they settled onto the couch side by side, fingers loosely intertwined as they chatted and laughed and reminisced — until the topic naturally drifted to Kailey and Kyson.
“I always believed the two of you suited each other,” Karol said warmly. “When you were younger, neither of you seemed interested in romance, so I kept quiet. Seeing you together now makes me truly happy. Even his parents are already thinking about how to arrange your wedding p>
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It had been years since Kailey last crossed paths with Kyson’s parents, and the moment Karol brought them up, a trace of unease crept in. “Are they doing well p>
“They’re doing very well,” Karol replied, her gaze carrying a subtle implication. “They’re mostly worried about Kyson settling down. Mrs. Blake actually wanted to come with me to see you, but Kyson—” She paused, then smoothly redirected her words. “Kyson said her work was important, so the visit had to wait p>
A hint of surprise showed on Kailey’s face, though she kept her voice polite and composed. “I think it would make more sense if I went to see them myself p>
“Don’t worry about that. They’re very easygoing and won’t fixate on something like this. Kailey, put your energy into your work and let Kyson handle everything else.” Karol smiled so warmly that her eyes nearly disappeared. “Still, if you can nudge him to move things along and finalize the wedding sooner, his parents would be over the moon p>